Category Archives: Life

Spring Awakening

Bears do it.  So do ground squirrels and marsupials.  Even the western diamondback rattler makes a habit of it. Hibernating, that is. And apparently, so do I. (I, however, was buried in the madness of moving, working, and studying — … Continue reading

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Filed under Food, Life, Los Angeles, Outdoor Adventure

An Enlightening Addiction

I’m not what you’d call an addictive personality. I can cork a bottle after savoring a glass or two of pinot noir.  I’ve been known to keep a bag of caramel-filled Dove chocolates in my cupboard for weeks.  And I’ve … Continue reading

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Filed under Consciousness, Exercise, Life, Outdoor Adventure, Peaceful

A Semblance of Summer

For those of us living west of Lincoln Boulevard, the summer of 2010 is an utter oxymoron. June Gloom far overstayed its welcome.  I drank more green tea on my couch than beers at the beach.  My skin remained an … Continue reading

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Filed under Food, Landmarks, Life

For the Love of (Mis)adventure

On Friday night, I wanted to inject myself with a dose of something lethal.  And on Saturday morning, I wanted to shoot myself. Before you recommend the latest SSRI to hit pharmacy shelves or refer me to a suicide hotline, … Continue reading

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Gypsy Spirit and Sounds

If my last post on the presence and power of synchronicity didn’t convince you, try this one… *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * On Friday, I headed downtown for The Local Gypsy weekly outing to bask in the … Continue reading

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Filed under Art, Cultural, Life, Music, Performance