In many yogic traditions the Guru gives the disciple a mantra. They are ostensibly tailor-made. I don’t know, I don’t have a Guru. But I have had many great teachers and I’ve tried several mantras over the years. I’ve tried the Ganesha mantra for forty days at a time. Ganesha Read more…
I am behind on a handful of Middle Notes and countless quick dip writes. I could blame it on grief. In eight months I’ve mourned my father, an aunt, and in this past week my beloved grandmother. Planning funerals and wrapping up the details of a life are exhausting and Read more…
All That Glitters by Pearl Lowe 8 min on the set of “Rookie Blue”, 1.18.13 Every night you told me a different fairy tale. You said they were true stories and I should never give up on my dreams. Everyone gets a happy ending. I remember my tenth birthday when we Read more…
I went to see the film Holy Motors last night. Wow. I hadn’t read any reviews because I didn’t want other people’s impressions to color my experience. I do know that it made a ton of top ten lists and is lauded all over the globe. But “Wow” is my Read more…
muttered to myself @ the traffic light, Bathurst and College, TO composed in the car, northbound on Bathurst, 1.11.13, 11:30am He’s making his way into the bus shelter because clearly he should not get all those bandages wet. His head is a checkerboard of white band aids and scalp. A Read more…
The Golden Globes are this Sunday and Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are hosting. That should be fun – as far as awards shows go. I have a love/hate relationship with them. They’re broad and far-reaching, and generally miss the mark when tallying the “Best” of whatever they’re awarding. There Read more…
It’s no secret I wasn’t a fan of 2012. On New Year’s Eve I spend the morning reflecting on the challenges of the past year. I recognize that I spent much of it struggling to not be consumed by The Dark Cloud. My Facebook feed is full of gratitude for Read more…
12.2.12 i am grateful for -the ability to celebrate my birthday with family -not having nut allergies(cake choices are not limited) -paraben free moisturizers -birthday cake on my birthday -an abundance of cyber love via Facebook -coconuts. the water, the milk, the meat of them – so delicious, so healthy. Read more…