My sister in law was vegetarian for many years, but in recent years she and her husband have been eating some meat. Lucky for us in the Northwest, we have a lot of fantastic organic local resources for our food, it allows us all to be conscientious about our meat choices without too much effort (and a fairly reasonable increase in cost).I have been inspired by my family and friends' consciousness...
I have not been as regular in my meditation practice this year as in previous, but I hope to get myself back on the wagon this winter. I meditate with gentle music in the background, as I find it helps center me, and my monkey mind is a little less wild. I also like to set up playlists so that they run the length of time I would like to meditate, so that I don't shortchange myself by getting grum...
Lateral Action hits it out of the park again and again. Thought I would share this snippet from their "Dark Side of Creativity - Burnout" article. And if this section sounds familiar, you should read the parts about Control Freakery and expectations!"HypersnsitivityWhy are creative people so sensitive to criticism of their work? Because our work is not just something we do, it’s an expression of ...
Ingredients:1-2 large sausage(s) of your choice (we chose a local smoked sausage), sliced into thick half-rounds3 thick slices of ham, cubed2 cans Great Northern beans (or cannelini beans)2 carrots, cut into thick rounds1 red bell pepper, rough cut2 stalks celery, rough cut1 yellow onion, chopped3 large garlic cloves, minced2 cans chicken broth (we use low sodium)2 tsp thyme1 tsp cumindash of caye...
Dance Advantage listed an article recently on dancers and injuries. Specifically the idea that injuries can take away dance from your life. I am familiar with this, having been on and off battling a severe back issue, and more recently knee problems surfacing, and my foot issue which will require surgery I cannot afford at present, which leaves me in pain every day just walking around, let alone d...
Started the weekend early with a matinee movie with my friend Arya, followed by tea and stimulating conversation. Friday night was a chill night in with hubby. Saturday morning was breakfast, then some food prep for the potluck mini-family reunion later. SIL and hubby came over a little early for a little chat, then we head to the reunion, which was filled with kind, funny, friendly relatives Chri...
It is alarming to me how often I hear about people leaving their smart phone or their iPod touch behind at restaurants, in their cars in plain view, or it slipping out in a parking lot or theater. Losing an iPod touch or a phone these days is more like losing your wallet, with ID and credit cards all in there. (And a lot like losing a laptop, too!)Recently on Ravelry, a woman said that her iPod to...
Over at Lateral Action, there is an interesting (& rather deep) post regarding a conversation between Brian Eno and the developer of Sim City, and the application of rules bringing about successful spontaneity. Read the full article here:http://lateralaction.com/articles/brian-eno-will-wright/The simplest, and most profound, summation of this conversation came in the final segment, quoted here:Pla...
Here's the truth of it: When it comes to training intensives, I sometimes wish there were no certificate tied to the coursework. Particularly in programs which are essentially "participation certificates" rather than tested on demonstrated knowledge and ability, I feel it gives a false sense of accomplishment to the participant, and sends a confusing message to the public that one need only take a...
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