Doing Away with the Same-Old, Same-Old
Twice in the last week I've seen the following quote and have since referenced it with a few friends. Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting…
What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?
The song "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" has been running through my head since yesterday. It's a sweet (even romantic) song that has been covered by many talents.…
Plan Ahead, Shop Early and Be Aware: Mercury Retrograde Dec. 10-30, 2010
A planet is described to be in retrograde when it appears to be moving backwards through the zodiac. Actually this is an illusory planetary motion created by the orbital rotation…
I’m (Not) Sick… Okay, Maybe
I'm a stubborn sick person. I actually don't often get ill, and I seem to do the right things to maintain a strong immune system. Daily vitamins, daily exercise, apple…
This is Your Brain on…
[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…
Why I’m Still Facebook-Free and Still Okay with It
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…
Be Here Now
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…
I craft
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…
Press Play
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…
Release the Clutter and Create Space for the Great
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…