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Ori-garment
We have learned to fold t-shirts. Last summer, we found this wonderful short movie depicting the not-so-ancient Japanese (?) technique of t-shirt-foldong. Wow. We were, to say the least, impressed. Also mind-boggled. How did she do that? Well, today, Rich stepped through the "miracle" part (ain't QuickTime wunnerful?) and when I got home he gave… Continue reading
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Treasures 2005_15
When we talk about mindfulness, we are describing conscious living and alert presence of mind. Mindfulness helps us bring our innate awareness into sharper focus; it helps us pay attention to what we are doing as we are doing it. Paying attention helps us live in, and appreciate, the present moment in all its richness… Continue reading
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Weekly Wrap-up 2005_14
The weather has mostly been lovely – cool and clear – with, of course, some rain on occasion. It rained overnight on Wednesday but Thursday was mostly clear. Friday was pretty wet on and off. The weekend was quite nice. I had to go back to the Job Site on Monday because I forgot something.… Continue reading
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How Much Anonymity?
When I started my weblogs, I made a few decisions. I will be as honest in my writing as I am in “real life”. I will not go out of my way to offend other people. I will only very rarely (if ever) discuss the more “controversial” topics (e.g. Iraq, religion, politics…). I will not… Continue reading
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Treasures 2005_14
We do not know the true value of our moments until they have undergone the test of memory. — Georges Duhamel Treasures are positive things that strike my fancy, that make me feel happy or thankful or interested. Treasures are memories encapsulated in just a few words. These are my Treasures for the past week.… Continue reading
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Weekly Wrap-up 2005_13
The weather has been lovely and warm… except for the days when it's been pouring rain. Obviously it's still spring. We even had a thunderstorm on Sunday night! Wednesday was the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh. Google celebrated. Continue reading
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Spring Ahead!
I think today is my favorite day of the year. Daylight Saving Time begins today! Did you remember to set your clocks ahead? Continue reading
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April Fool
When I was growing up, I was usually happier when April 1 did not fall on a school day. Most people, especially children, are lacking in a sense of elegance and finesse. Thety equate "practical jokes" with whoopee cushions and dribble glasses, where success is measured on a scale from embarrassment to petty cruelty. In… Continue reading
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Carpe diem
Today only… ThinkGeek offers Fundue™ – USB Desktop Fondue Set Here at the ThinkGeek offices we are surrounded by those traditional suburbia food traps. The typical crappy deli and the occasional edible pizza. So, we decided we would take desktop food culture into our own hands and created the Fundue™, a USB powered desktop culinary… Continue reading
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Treasures 2005_13
Be alert for any sign of beauty or grace, offer up every joy, be awake at all moments. — Sogyal Rinpoche Treasures are positive things that strike my fancy, that make me feel happy or thankful or interested. Treasures are memories encapsulated in just a few words. These are my Treasures for the past week.… Continue reading
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