Plinky said, “Name three advantages that kids born these days have over older generations. What about disadvantages? 1) The internet. I can hardly imagine what it would have been like to have ready access to so much information at an…
Gratitude 27 March 2012
1) Auto insurance 2) My cell phone 3) My daughter
Gratitude 26 March 2012
Today I’m grateful for MARTA, which allows me to get around without having to own a car. I’m also grateful for my wonderful pain specialist and incredible therapist.
On the Radio
Plinky asked, “Do you ever listen to the radio anymore?” I only listen to the radio in the car. In fact, I don’t think I’ve got a radio at home anywhere. If I do listen, I almost always choose the…
Gratitude 24 March 2012
1) My Daddy, and his (ongoing) recovery from surgery. 2) Everything I learned about music from J.D. Mardis and all the other teachers over the years. 3) Easy access to a pool.
My Favorite Comedian
Plinky asked, “Who’s your favorite comedian? Is there anyone you can’t stand?” George Carlin is the King of Comedians as far as I’m concerned. He’s always hilarious. I love watching old clips and reading his books. His death was a…
My Favorite Comedian
Originally published at Enemy of Entropy. You can comment here or there. Plinky asked, “Who’s your favorite comedian? Is there anyone you can’t stand?” George Carlin is the King of Comedians as far as I’m concerned. He’s always hilarious. I love…
Gratitude 23 March 2012
Today I’m grateful for having access to exercise equipment, and being healthy enough to use it.
Hope for Pain Relief
I’ve known of mindfulness practices for several years, and read Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness by Jon Kabat-Zinn several years ago. It is one of the books I’ve…
Movies That Sound as Good as They Look
Plinky said, "Name a movie that has a great soundtrack." There are so many! If I had access to my full music library right now, we could be here all day, because I do love movie soundtracks. For simplicity’s sake,…