11 today

 

Thinking

What would I be if I hadn't grown up with abuse? 

So much more I could have done.

So much more I could have been.

Tahoe in October?

Join me at the Tahoe Lit Fest! 

Marcus and Baz, Arthur Mac's, 2017

 

Can I kick it?

Yes, you can.

Bodega Bay, today

 

Reno, 2014

 

Today's theme

 

The most important story I've ever written

It's an in-depth investigation of Miranda's Rescue,  which is under fire on suspicion of animal cruelty, torture, fraud, and more. I am proud of the work that was done on it, and very honored to be in Alta. 

Merchant's

 

Portland, 2011

That time we attended the 24-hour play at a former school.

The summer of trains

Mindfulness Cards

Recognizing how the natural world and the human-made world are intertwined can bring great joy and appreciation. When we take the time to see nature in the environment around us, it opens us up to a sense of wonder. Take some time to explore your surroundings and look for nature in unexpected places -- a tree, a bird, a flower, a gorgeous sunset, a drop of rain. Once you train your mind to se small moments of beauty, you can cultivate moments of joy in everyday life.

Yay Wegovy!

I'm down to 128.9 pounds. The lowest I've been is 124.7, and that was before I switched to the pill and proceeded to gain 10 pounds from re-titrating. Both my sweater and leggings today are size extra smalls. I went to yoga yesterday and it felt great. 

I'm trying. And to a definite degree, I'm succeeding.

Mindfulness Cards

When we engage with everyday objects, we can choose to look deeper to appreciate the incredible world behind the object. Every product, service, or experience that makes up our lives -- from the food we eat, to the products we purchase, to the streets we walk upon -- exists because of the work, commitment, and love of hundreds, sometimes even thousands of people. This is the true internet, the network of human beings who either directly or indirectly have made life as we know it possible. Pick an object today that you've never considered closely and take a moment to reflect on all the energy that went into its existence. May the appreciation flow.

Point Arena, 2019

 

"Mindfulness Cards: Simple Practices for Everyday Life"

There is so much beauty in the delicate. Butterflies, snowflakes, the little dandelion seeds that float along in the summer breeze. Spend a few hours intentionally moving through the day with that same delicacy, engaging fully with the reality of the world around you, with an attitude that is more like a feather than a brick. Notice how it feels to approach the world with such lightness.

In the batting cage

 

Bob Marley, "Redemption Song"

 Old pirates, yes, they rob I

Sold I to the merchant ships
Minutes after they took I
From the bottomless pit
But my hand was made strong
By the hand of the Almighty
We forward in this generation
Triumphantly

Won't you help to sing
These songs of freedom?
'Cause all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs

Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery
None but ourselves can free our minds
Have no fear for atomic energy
'Cause none of them can stop the time
How long shall they kill our prophets
While we stand aside and look? Ooh!
Some say it's just a part of it
We've got to fulfill the book

Won't you help to sing
These songs of freedom?
'Cause all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
Redemption songs

Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery
None but ourselves can free our minds
Whoa! Have no fear for atomic energy
'Cause none of them-ah can-ah stop-ah the time
How long shall they kill our prophets
While we stand aside and look?
Yes, some say it's just a part of it
We've got to fulfill the book

Won't you help to sing
These songs of freedom?
'Cause all I ever have
Redemption songs
All I ever have
Redemption songs
These songs of freedom
Songs of freedom

Delta King, Sacramento