I went on a “walk and talk” with Rowena yesterday. We walked the bike path. It was 60 degrees and sunny. I like to walk and talk. I much prefer that to “sit and talk.” I think more clearly when I am walking and I also think I am a better listener. Solvitur ambulando: all … Continue reading I swear, this is my last whiny detox post.
Getting Tired of This Detox Life
So it is 3 weeks today of this austerity diet and I am getting tired. Literally tired. I want one cup of coffee. That's all. One cup of coffee in the morning. But then last night, I also wanted one glass of wine. One glass of wine. In the evening. Is that so bad? But … Continue reading Getting Tired of This Detox Life
Keep Up With Technology Why Don’t You
Here is my advice to older people. Don't reject new technology. Get a smart phone and learn how to use it. Stay on top of tech. Learn the lexicon. Don't get intimidated! What are you afraid of? Do you really think you can push the wrong button and break it? You do, don't you? But … Continue reading Keep Up With Technology Why Don’t You
It Took You Long Enough
No hat. No gloves. No coat. No socks, even. I walked Boomer through campus and everyone's head was up. People are smiling at me again. They ask to pet Boomer. They want to hug her. They want her to lick them. But she doesn't. Unless they smell like food. I grilled chicken breasts on the … Continue reading It Took You Long Enough
Feeling the Tribe
I still don't live with my tribe. And although this is hard for me, lately I've heard a lot of people from many different places say the exact same thing. Even people who live in notoriously cool places. I heard a podcast this week in which a pretty famous writer said that even thought he … Continue reading Feeling the Tribe
A Few Thoughts about Elizabeth Gilbert’s Facebook Post
Yesterday Elizabeth Gilbert posted a piece about Tribal Shame on her Facebook page. It's about tribal affiliations and how when you don't fit in with your tribe, this can cause a lot of pain and suffering until you are able to make a clean break with them. This is something I did a long time … Continue reading A Few Thoughts about Elizabeth Gilbert’s Facebook Post
I’m A Good Detoxer (thanks to Streaking)
This is my 51st post in a row. I started posting daily on Ash Wednesday (February 18th) and I'm still going, even though my stated commitment for this streak was only until Easter, which was 5 days ago. What can I say? I love streaking. Once I get a little streak going, it kills me … Continue reading I’m A Good Detoxer (thanks to Streaking)
Yoga Teacher: Energy Vampire
Went totally rogue in my 7 o'clock class tonight. Practiced with my students. (A big teacher No-No.) (But in my defense, there were only 3 students, all of them adept yogis, and all of them part of the Challenge.) My own practice time was eclipsed by my gym workout with the adorable Vince, and by … Continue reading Yoga Teacher: Energy Vampire
Time Warrior
I started reading Time Warrior by Steve Chandler this morning. It's all about hacking time to avoid procrastination. The hack is this: forget about linear time. There's no line of time extending into the future like a receding perspective line, and there's also no line running back into the past either. It's all just a … Continue reading Time Warrior
No Humans Before 11
I have a rule: No humans before 11 AM. What this means is that I will not schedule anything that involves talking to, or interacting with anyone before 11 am. No appointments, meetings, lunches, nothing. (If I can help it. And most of the time I can help it.) I need the mornings to myself. … Continue reading No Humans Before 11
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