Monthly Archives: September 2009

return to breath, do not pass judgment

This is why I love meditation. The daily practice to sit quietly, breathe, concentrate on your breath (which is really, really hard for me), and then when your mind wanders (which mine always does), return to your breath, without judgment. … Continue reading

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because we all need to nuture our inner-superhero

Hiya, I am going to send you over to my other blog, re:design, today. You might know that I have a thing for superheros, especially girl superheros. And especially Elastigirl, the mom superhero from The Incredibles. And Wonder Woman. I … Continue reading

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weekend update and a bowl | bowled over part four

A fine weekend indeed. Friday night we continued Steve’s birthday celebration with sushi, sake and friends, presents and pie. Saturday we had three softball games, and the last of the triple digit days for the year. We celebrated both with … Continue reading

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happy birthday steve-o

You’re swell. More than swell. Super swell. Super duper swell. 1978 at the Chico News and Review. 2009 in our backyard. Steve started his celebration last night. He scored awesome tickets to the Giants game…2 rows behind home plate. These … Continue reading

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hrt

I know the risks. I am doing it anyway. Starting today. Apprehensive? Yes. Humbled? Yes. But resigned that menopause is bigger than I am, and it’s not fair to my family, or to myself, for me to miss this part … Continue reading

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this is why i watch reality tv

I sat through 4 hours of Dancing with the Stars to get to this. That’s not quite the truth, I TIVO’d the first two hours, and fast forwarded through most of it, stopping only for Donny Osmond. Last night I … Continue reading

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the bowls are back | bowled over part four

It’s 103 outside. That doesn’t have anything to do with this post. But I wanted you to know why I am lacking in creativity. Don’t fret, I have plenty of bowls. _________________________________________________________________________ Three little bowls from Italy. I bought these … Continue reading

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i got nuthin’ for you

It’s still hot, and I am still cranky. It’s going to be close to 100 (or more) all week.  Some people enjoy this (I am talking to you Kevin and Chip), so they can enjoy it for me. I am … Continue reading

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for the record

This weekend, KDVS, the campus alternative radio station was having a sidewalk record album sale. Fifty cents per album. I had $7.50 and it nearly jumped out of my bag. Alex stocked up on Elton John, John Lennon and Ringo … Continue reading

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bowled over part three | rock and roll bowl

Before I launch into the journey of the bowls, let me just declare how much I love Survivor. I considered not watching it this season (what was I thinking?). I’ve been watching since Susan’s rat vs. snake speech in Season … Continue reading

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