Monthly Archives: April 2011
April 10, 2011 – Basketball.
One of TWO basketballs I own, So, this one is off to the RID pile. If you’ll excuse me — I’m going outside to shoot a few hoops.
April 9, 2011 – On living in extremes.
This frame contained… (wait for it…) A photo of me at a Miami Dolphins game. When I lived in San Francisco. And had a ponytail. Now that I shave my head every three months, I dedicate this post to refusing … Continue reading
April 8, 2011 – On trying new things.
Got it a few years ago…when I tried (and loved) a Tai Chi class in Arizona. As I RID it today, I remind myself of the difference between enjoying a new experience by trying something new, and LOVING something, and … Continue reading
April 7, 2011 – On humor.
I’ve written in this blog about humor before. I believe, now more than ever, it’s needed. And good comics… (see: Patton Oswalt, Louie CK, David Cross) are so needed now, to provide us commentary and philosophy rather than simply echoing … Continue reading
April 6, 2011 – Urban tribes.
RIDding this book today is making me think (once again) about the nature of gatherings, and how we (humans) aren’t doing enough of that anymore. Short post today. Why? Because I’m off to New Orleans for the balance of the … Continue reading
April 5, 2011 – On briefs.
Today, I give away a fine book about creativity by Paul Arden. I RID this, even though I think it’s excellent…because I think so many people could learn from the lessons contained herein. The biggest lesson I’ve been thinking about … Continue reading
April 4, 2011 – Do or die.
RIDding this book today about gangs, and the subculture that lives within them. Truth is…I LOVED this book. I’d highly recommend it to anyone who wants to understand what drives our youth to gangs, and what the life of a … Continue reading
April 3, 2011 – On being selfish.
I’m actually a big believer in selfishness – I think it gets a bad rap. Taking care of yourself first, and making sure you’re healthy and happy, allows you to serve others better…at least in my opinion. And I, for … Continue reading
April 2, 2011 – Experimenting with self.
Those who have followed this blog for the last…(8 months!) will recognize that what started out as a bit of a personal project-has turned into something more. A warped trip down into my own psyche. A set of daily self-reflections. … Continue reading
April 1, 2011 – On comfort.
Blue hoodie – how I’ll miss you. You were always there on a weekend….easy to put on, no real statement made. Just pure comfort. You were dependable that way – I never had to think about anything. Just sling ‘ya … Continue reading
What I got rid of today. 