[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtih-rOXXPw&feature=related] Perhaps you're familiar with the famous commercial of the 1980s, publicized by Partnership for a Drug-Free America: "This is your brain [holding egg]; this is drugs [pointing to butter…
This past Friday, on the night it actually opened, I saw the movie Hereafter, starting actor Matt Damon. While this movie was not what I expected, I'm not entirely sure…
Gasp! "You're not on Facebook?!?" I get that reaction a lot, followed by a look of sincere disappointment. So, Facebook, that on-line social-networking website that allows us to share our…
Last Sunday I had brunch with my lovely friend Vicki at her place, and my dog Harley was also invited. Talking, cooking and eating all happened seamlessly, creating an enjoyable,…
I've been feeling a little guilty for not posting lately; I promised myself that I would post at least weekly. Alas, work, namely the J-O-B---the main one, has taken over…
So many references today that start with "I" today, rather "i," refer to technology of all kinds. We've got the iPod, iPhone, iTouch, iPad. The other night, when spending time…
Tonight I walked a route with my dog Harley that entailed a trail where he can run off-leash through tall grasses and across open space. For a significant time before…
In the 12 years I've been teaching writing courses, I've battled paper monsters. Some records, resources and other materials need to be saved, and I've improved my filing systems greatly…
I count yoga among one of those life-changing practices. While I can see it benefiting anyone, I know it might not be for everyone, but I don't know what I'd…
I use the Universe as a collective to include God, Spirit, Great Mystery, Goddess, Aai, Allah, the angelic realm, fairies, elementals and spirit guides. Whoever is in your own spiritual posse, even if not on…