Being in the NY/NJ area during this staff break at the Zen Center was a good idea for many reasons: it's easy to travel ROC->NYP by train, I'm seeing many dear friends, and it was unexpectedly good timing for my family. But in retrospect, as so often, I also doubt the wisdom of my decision! I've gone from structured days in a small city away from ( Read more... )

...at this point, I'm amazed that I remember the password to this blog.

I would truly enjoy keeping up with all your lives and thoughts, but for now I can't make that time or space. For the moment, I come here because I'm driven to write out my thoughts; it's too late at night to talk them out to anyone.

I find myself truly haunted by the ( Read more... )

I'm having a hard time dealing with the end of the Playford weekend and the imminence of my paper deadline. The two circumstances combined to make me feel claustrophobic and on-edge Sunday evening; I felt the familiar lurking of guilt on the periphery of relaxation as I enjoyed tea, warm chestnuts, and stories about bits of art with the duo of J- ( Read more... )

I need a brilliant red trench coat within the next couple weeks. I have no patience for thrift stores on my own; does someone have a trench coat to lend me or a desire to come shopping with me? Suggestions welcome, or it looks like there are a couple big ones on Germantown Ave.

As it should be, the Naked Chocolate Cafe happily accomodates ( Read more... )

I've been thinking a lot recently about friends, and a feeling of community. Since NEFFA, about 3 weeks ago; and my friend Johanna's admonition, at least a month ago, that I fill my time too full with a flurry of social activities. Saturday illustrated the different communities that absorb me, and the respective anxieties I allow myself to ( Read more... )

It is a glorious morning. The sun felt warm on my light green jacket, but there was a breeze on my face ( Read more... )