Meditations in Portland
I was in Portland, Or, recently to visit my best friend and new baby. Portland was so wonderful this trip. The atmosphere here feels, and pulls at me, much stronger than it has before.I’ve been saying it for years, that I knew I was going to move back here…you know, “someday”—“someday” (what is it about that word that we love so much?)... [Read more...]
Adopt-To take up and make one’s own
This post is classified as “Sensitive Material”. This topic has caused me controversy in the past, and my intent here is to share my feelings on the subject, to where it has led me today, and to gain feedback, resources, and certainly, a dialogue, if you readers are game. But since its something close to my heart, I’m just letting... [Read more...]
Temperature Check
I feel like it’s been a long time since I’ve just updated you guys on how Life In General has been. I mean, sure you want to know the major epic stories about Burning Man, about the feelings of gratitude, etc, etc, but really,what about the daily triumphs? The failures? The snit fits? Where’s the pulp, am I right? Admit it, you’ve... [Read more...]
Tom Robbins-how he warms my cockles so
Tom Robbins has been the guiding force of my literary imagination for as long as back as I can reme…..well, to be specific I was 19. I can’t recall how I came by a copy of Another Roadside Attraction, but I did, and it blew my tiny mind, to put it mildly. It was then, and remains now, the oldest, most worn out, rattiest, cover duct-taped,... [Read more...]
Taking the day off
I’m taking the day off today. I feel like the size of an elephant. I’ve tried medication, eating, hetting hydrated, and pretending I feel better. I even tried working. Now I am home, and its just fine by me. P.S.-Yes, this photo is actually me,napping in a hammock. Read More →
