I've Never Been To JailI have only been there a few times to visit clients. Horrible place. Enough to scare most people into living right and staying out.
I Have Random ThoughtsInteresting article on page 1 of the 12/27 NY times: the rate at which US high school diplomas are granted is increasing, but several college preparedness metrics are decreasing. What does that say about the rigor and effectiveness of US high... See More »
I Love SushiBeen in Hawaii for 2weeks and discovered poke. Raw fish salad. Like a cross between sashimi and ceviche. Really good!!! mmmmmmm
I Want to Wish Everyone a Happy ThanksgivingHappy thanksgiving everyone. I spent mine with a group of volunteers at a dinner for homeless people. Lots of fun and ate too much lol...now for some exercise! how about you?
I Want To Know The Worst Thing Anyone Has Ever Said To You"You're too [dumb/stupid/or any other characterization] to understand ... " IMHO listeners often understand better than speakers might think. And with appropriate communication, most listeners can understand the most complex and abstract ideas. It... See More »
I Took The Are You Feminine Or Masculine Quiz"You Are 29% Feminine, 71% Masculine:" You are in touch with your masculine side. You are not overly sensitive and not easily moved. You are stoic and serious. Very little cracks your shell. Occasionally, though, something will get through and... See More »
I Need to Feel Loved and AppreciatedMuch of my personality was shaped by my dad's parenting. He was emotionally distant. He always pushed me to achieve, and I believe that I never quite satisfied his expectations. I was always trying harder and harder to win his love and... See More »
I Can Be Friends With People Totally Different From MeI can be friends with people totally different from me. But nobody is totally different from anyone else; there is always at least one common idea, interest, character trait, or value in common if one digs deep enough. And, I think that having that... See More »
I Want to Hike the Grand CanyonI did a few years ago in late January. Started at the south rim, went down the North Kaibab trail to Phantom Ranch were I explored a few miles of the north side and then stayed overnight, and returned to the south rim on the Bright Angel. Luckily I... See More »
I Love CyclingThe hardest ride that I ever had was from Auburn, California, to Truckee over Donner Pass. 74 miles. 8,000 feet of climbing. Heavy rain at the start. Wet snow above 4,000 feet. 32 deg F at the summit. I flatted partway up and a friend gave me his... See More »
I Love HikingI love hiking: anywhere, anytime, in any weather (as long as I am prepared for extremes of course). It grounds me and gives me time to think.
I Remember Where I Was On 9-11Lived in NY in 2001, and I was at work barely a few miles away. My thoughts are with everybody affected by that tragedy. Hoping for an ever-better future!
Any there any women yoginis interested in exploring couples yoga?Why is it so difficult to find women who are interested in exploring couples yoga with an intermediate level Hatha / Iyengar / Ashtanga yogi, who is other than their current partner. FYI... It is platonic, people, just like skating or dancing :p
I Love SushiLived in Tokyo for a year. I could never get enough sushi and sashimi; still can't .... Love all types of Japanese food! Yum
How does one prepare for the end of a pet's life?Yesterday, 9/1, my 13 yo dog had an ultrasound which confirmed the worst of several possible diagnoses: she has stage IV hemangiosarcoma of the spleen with multiple macroscopic splenic and hepatic mets. There are questionable spots in her lungs... See More »
I Have a DogI love my dog, even though she kept me awake last night, and I am very tired while she is sleeping through today ;-) My retriever is terrified of thunderstorms. She pants uncontrollably and her heart races. She becomes wild-eyed and unfocused.... See More »
What do you look at first when meeting someone for the first time?Eyes, mouth, or something else? Is your answer different depending on gender?
I Love YogaI often start my Hatha or Ashtanga yoga sessions with the Corpse Pose (Savasana). When I relax my spine and allow it to decompress, I often feel a pleasant tingling sensation in my quads for about 30 to 60 seconds. Does this happen to anyone else?
