The Buddhists call it "Monkey Mind," the propensity of the mind to swing and chatter from thought to thought, worry to doubt to fear. From Maria Nemeth (author of Mastering Life's Energies) I learned that in many ways this is not just our brain … [Read more...] about Meditation Lesson 2: the truth is in the breach
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The secret to walking more and getting out of your car
That's me above by the way, I've turned into a 30 something model walking to work (where, is that Guggenheim behind her? or a space station?) in high heels.Anyway, this secret I'm about to tell you reminds me of a secret a friend of mine with a … [Read more...] about The secret to walking more and getting out of your car
5 Snouts up for “The Thick of It” British television series
(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) An almost unheard of 5 snouts up for The Thick of It a hilarious British television series that satires government and press. It features Peter Capaldi as Malcolm Tucker the Prime Minister's foul-mouthed … [Read more...] about 5 Snouts up for “The Thick of It” British television series
Rock ‘n’ Roll sitting down with Matthew Sweet at Yoshi’s
(:)(:)(:)(:) Four enthusiastic snouts up for Matthew Sweet at Yoshi's San Francisco Jazz Club in the Fillmore district. I don't even know this Athens, Ga- launched rocker, but I was blown away by his power pop music last night. Apparently … [Read more...] about Rock ‘n’ Roll sitting down with Matthew Sweet at Yoshi’s
(:)(:)(:)(:) for the Descendants
Four enthusiastic snouts up for The Descendants in theaters everywhere. I even toyed with awarding 5 snouts here, but the kids reminded me that as I reserve 5 snouts for movies where I come out saying, "that was the best movie I've ever seen" … [Read more...] about (:)(:)(:)(:) for the Descendants
(:)(:)(:) for the Adventures of Tintin in 3D
3 snouts up out of a possible 5 snouts for Tintin in 3D.At 9:50pm Christmas night, after a rich meal and a rousing Oh Hell card game speed race, my children and niece and nephew prevailed upon me and my brother to take them to the 10:10 showing of … [Read more...] about (:)(:)(:) for the Adventures of Tintin in 3D
(:)(:)(:)(:) for Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Four out of a possible five snouts up for Girl with the Dragon Tattoo in theaters everywhere now. I have to confess that I am one of the millions of people who obsessively consumed the 3 books that make up this bestselling series. I read … [Read more...] about (:)(:)(:)(:) for Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Sacramento’s best toy stores may be in Old Sacramento
This was prematurely published the first time:Every year I have the joy of remembering how fun it is to do Christmas shopping in Old Sacramento. It's definitely not just for t-shirts and toffee and hasn't been for years. In particular, I … [Read more...] about Sacramento’s best toy stores may be in Old Sacramento
Meditation Lesson 1: No one can do it right.
I have been meditating for many years. I love it. I depend upon it. I would be more likely to leave the house without brushing my teeth than I would without meditating. Countless books and classes and CDs exist to teach people to … [Read more...] about Meditation Lesson 1: No one can do it right.
It always comes down to people
More and more it seems to me that it always comes down to people. At least it certainly does in my small world of lobbying in the state capitol and being a spiritual practitioner. You can talk about institutions, and government and … [Read more...] about It always comes down to people
Safety on the Sacramento River paths?
Well, I got a lot of feedback on that post. Ideally, those people (and you know who you are) would take the time to officially comment (which is the kind of thing that drives traffic to a site). But you didn't, so I'll give you the … [Read more...] about Safety on the Sacramento River paths?
Safe walking on the Sacramento rivers?
I live 5 blocks and work 7 blocks from the Sacramento River and a few blocks more from the American (pictured above). Like many Sacramentans, I like to bike and walk along them. Unlike many Sacramentan women, I tend to do it alone. … [Read more...] about Safe walking on the Sacramento rivers?