Meditation Theo got up with me this morning, and I have barely been sitting alone for more than five minutes, much less meditating. So, I'm planning to do it tonight before bed. I know what I said about meditating while lying down, but there it is. … [Read more]
Learning to Type Dvorak: Week 6
I did do a typing test today. I just decided not to post it for a few reasons. For one, I realized that typing speed was starting to carry too much weight for me. Or maybe it was always carrying too much weight, and it just became more apparent this … [Read more]
30 Day Happiness Challenge: Day 5
So, I knew the weekend was going to be harder. My schedule is more flexible, and my day is often filled with running around with Theo or doing some kind of work around the house. I was right, but I think I managed to do okay today. Meditation Tried … [Read more]
Confessions of a Non-practicing Writer
Some days I think of myself as a non-practicing writer. Like someone who was raised Catholic but no longer observes any of the sacraments. Or someone who identifies with the cultural aspects of their Jewish heritage but not the religious … [Read more]
30 Day Happiness Challenge: Day 4
Meditation When I sat down at the desk to work this morning, I thought, "Oh, how do I have ten extra minutes before I need to get to work?" and then I remembered that I hadn't meditated yet. I set about correcting that error and got about seven … [Read more]
Thoughts from Theo: Was It Today or Last Year?
When Theo talks about the past, he refers to it as last year. It can mean yesterday: "I had fun at Target last year." It can mean last week: "Last year we saw cats at the park." It can be some undetermined time: "I was a sad baby last year." He's … [Read more]
30 Day Happiness Challenge: Day 3
I am tired, but I don't feel like I did much of anything today (aside from the usual). Maybe it's the rain. Or the inadequate amount of sleep. Anyway, this is how the challenge went today. Exercise The walk happened, but it was cut short because I … [Read more]
30 Day Happiness Challenge: Day 2
Today was good. It was stressful and busy and frustrating and good. It was a bit different because I woke up a little later than usual, which threw off my morning routine. I shouldn't really call it a routine yet because it is constantly changing, … [Read more]
Alcolytes and Writers: Waiting for Gods, Waiting for Recognition
I'm putting my proverbial money where my literal mouth is. Yesterday, I claimed that sharing is better than hoarding. So, I thought I would follow my own advice. I recently read Is This the Proper Response to Fame by Demian Farnworth on his blog, … [Read more]
Sharing, Generosity, and Abundance: What Am I So Afraid Of?
In some of my recent posts, I have provided more links to content from other sites, and I noticed that I often second guess whether or not I should. I find myself wondering if it is wise to send my readers off to another site, off to other corners of … [Read more]
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