Yesterday was Groovy's birthday.
He received a cocktail drum set.
From me.
Think the landlords will mind?
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
new blog
Hello loyal readers and newbies alike. I have decided to begin a second blog. As a mental health counselor, it is vital that I keep my personal life, thoughts and information separate from my work life. By not allowing clients to know too much about me it keeps the therapeutic relationship professional and solid boundaries make therapy much more effective. The other reason is that I want a place where I can write more personal posts without having to worry about compromising my therapy practice.
What is this other blog, you ask? I have decided it is fitting to title it Finding Maitri. Maitri, or metta, means lovingkindness. This is a forum where I am documenting my journey of find lovingkindness for myself; something I struggle with daily. Though I am mostly open and honest in this blog, I am allowing Finding Maitri to evolve into a documentation of my personal journey where I am letting myself be completely vulnerable and open about my struggles and growth, my pains and discoveries, and my fears and joys.
Finding Maitri is by invite only, however, I am opening it up to anyone whom I know personally, those that I trust and/or have already developed online friendships with, and those of you that I can verify who you are (If I do not know you, as long you can give me some evidence that you are not linked to my workplace, I'll grant you access. I know, I know..so hard to prove a negative, but try anyway.)
Let me know if you want me to send you an invite (most of you know multiple ways of getting in touch with me). I just need your email address to send you an invite. And fear not, Dr Schnookleheimer fans, I will continue my scribed gallivanting on here.
What is this other blog, you ask? I have decided it is fitting to title it Finding Maitri. Maitri, or metta, means lovingkindness. This is a forum where I am documenting my journey of find lovingkindness for myself; something I struggle with daily. Though I am mostly open and honest in this blog, I am allowing Finding Maitri to evolve into a documentation of my personal journey where I am letting myself be completely vulnerable and open about my struggles and growth, my pains and discoveries, and my fears and joys.
Finding Maitri is by invite only, however, I am opening it up to anyone whom I know personally, those that I trust and/or have already developed online friendships with, and those of you that I can verify who you are (If I do not know you, as long you can give me some evidence that you are not linked to my workplace, I'll grant you access. I know, I know..so hard to prove a negative, but try anyway.)
Let me know if you want me to send you an invite (most of you know multiple ways of getting in touch with me). I just need your email address to send you an invite. And fear not, Dr Schnookleheimer fans, I will continue my scribed gallivanting on here.
alive after 5...6...and 7
I had a blast on Friday seeing some old friends and listening to a Dead cover band that was actually rather good. A couple of these friends were those I have not seen in about 17 years. The one under my arm is my kick-ass friend John who was in from San Diego.
Good times, good times.
We were at something called Alive After 5 in Patchogue, NY. It's their summer event that occurs on Fridays...after 5 (duh). The town blocks off a stretch of Main Street and has a bunch of bands playing and vendors hocking their wares (and apparently Costco memberships. When street fairs go corporate....go figure). This is the first summer in a long time that I got to be there. It's grown and the past two Fridays have been amazing little mini-reunions. Rock it! See you there next week, folks. Maybe this time I'll bring my camera instead of swiping O.P.P.'s (Other Peoples' Photos)
photo credit: Rob Lehnert
Good times, good times.
We were at something called Alive After 5 in Patchogue, NY. It's their summer event that occurs on Fridays...after 5 (duh). The town blocks off a stretch of Main Street and has a bunch of bands playing and vendors hocking their wares (and apparently Costco memberships. When street fairs go corporate....go figure). This is the first summer in a long time that I got to be there. It's grown and the past two Fridays have been amazing little mini-reunions. Rock it! See you there next week, folks. Maybe this time I'll bring my camera instead of swiping O.P.P.'s (Other Peoples' Photos)
photo credit: Rob Lehnert
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
with love
Sometimes I come home
after a long day at work
and am surprised
by a random gift
from Groovy
And it usually comes at a time that I need it the most.
Yesterday, I came home to this awesome green metal watering can with a homemade book-style card containing hand-drawn sweetness.
Sometimes I am reminded by something so sweet that my life rocks.
after a long day at work
and am surprised
by a random gift
from Groovy
And it usually comes at a time that I need it the most.
Yesterday, I came home to this awesome green metal watering can with a homemade book-style card containing hand-drawn sweetness.
Sometimes I am reminded by something so sweet that my life rocks.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
the harvest has just begun
The first cherry tomato was juicy, sweet and delicious.
Both tomato plants are growing little green buds.
The zucchini is flowering like crazy, as is the big bertha peppers.
The jalapeno plants are finally starting to thrive.
The herbs garden of basil, parsley and chives is taking shape.
The marigolds are blooming, seeding and regrowing.
Onions are sprouting.
The squirrel is digging less.
And the gargoyle is...well, just sitting there.
The summer heat is on.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
the circle
Coming around full circle
or upward spiral
Art
School
Learning
Creating
diving in head first
is there any other way?
or upward spiral
Art
School
Learning
Creating
diving in head first
is there any other way?
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