Feb 02 2009
I just learned that the man who coined the term Zippy (meaning Zen-inspired Professional Pagan), Fraser Clark, passed away recently. I only heard of it today, but it seems that this news may be more than a week old. Apparently he succumbed to liver cancer. But as one would expect, he was surrounded by friends [...]
Jan 17 2009
Well, in a figurative way at least. I was heading to an interview at CBS Radio when I passed an action that the people at Direct Action To Stop The War had set up where they had a dunk tank sort of setup with a George Bush figure that you could throw shoes at. How [...]
Jan 12 2009
It’s really interesting to contemplate on the idea of honesty, because honesty actually turns me on. It would seem like such a simple trait to follow, but it also seems like all too many people don’t. I think that one of the main reasons is fear. Fear of being hurt primarily, be it through ridicule, [...]
Dec 24 2008
I’m not sure how many of you readers have been noticing the night sky for the past couple of months or so, but there’s been a bit of a dance going on every evening. The planets Jupiter and Venus have been having this mating ritual in the southwestern skies at around sunset time. Unfortunately at [...]
Dec 21 2008
There was one point in time where I was lucky enough to be able to experience what, I understand, is considered a highly monumental occurance in the Buddhist culture. One on the level of being a sign that something monumental has happened. That one point in time for me was smack dab in the middle [...]
Dec 19 2008
So, a while back I was very well made aware of the fact that Life Is Not About Things. Made so aware that this simple fact presented itself as an acronym: LINAT. Because if you think about it, life truly is NOT about things. A concept which is WHOLEY in contrast with that which is [...]
Dec 10 2008
Now, I’ve never been one to be very motivated in a job where the person sitting at the top makes 500 times what I make. And I’ve actually been fairly lucky to have not had THAT experience. But, sadly, that’s the common reality today. (Yes, the average CEO is currently making 500 times the salary [...]
Nov 29 2008
Well, Thanksgiving has come and gone. This year I can’t help but be thankful for all the things that a loving family brings to one’s life. If it weren’t for family, all the unexpected bumps in the road would have truly tossed me into the ditch. I’m thankful that I’m not there. And at the [...]