Went to Turtle Bay for a late lunch. Had just survived the unexpected drenching in the rain storm.
I was quietly eating my chicken flautas and in walked two families with 6 children including two sets of very small crying twins and strollers. they took over several tables near me. It took awhile for the babies to settle down. There was lots of noise and activity around those tales with the parents doing their best to keeping the family under control.
when I left I smiled at the mom and said you are really brave bringing out these kids or maybe you were desperate. She smiled and said desperate.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
While sitting outside on the concrete patio before meditation I noticed the ants scurry on the ground. These ants were moving quickly and then stopping as if they were sprinting. I think of ants slowly moving forward in long lines.Was this normal or had I not noticed before. Who to ask? I will look next week to see if they are behaving in the same way.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012
This morning after the rains I found lots of worms on the street pavement. Were they trying to cross the road like the famous chicken in the the chicken stories. Were they looking something dry. Were they happy. That is the biggest question,
Are worms happy?
Am I happy?
Well actually yes I am today. Thank you for asking.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Spent the morning leading a meditation session with the Christian Church in Pacific grove for their lenten day of silence. A very sweet group. Then to Whole Foods for some food, crowded, everyone wanting to load up before the rains really start. I got by bag full and went home. Now I am lazy and don't want to do anything.
Friday, March 23, 2012
I finally bought a new electric tea pot for my house. The old run leaked and had a rim of yucky goo coming out of the seams. I hated to look at it. Now we have a shinning new one. I haven't used it yet. I am not such a good shopper but there comes a point when I have to bite the bullet and just do it. This was one of those times.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Up early this morning to have regular blood tests done for cholesterol and to check my vitamin d levels. These level have never been checked. It was cool and all of old fasting folks were there at 7 when the doors opened.
I see more and more that I am part of a tribe of old people lining up for the next thing. Want to break out of this tribe and find another one, maybe one who is willing to start reading a 900 page Japanese novel. Surely that would be an interesting tribe.
I see more and more that I am part of a tribe of old people lining up for the next thing. Want to break out of this tribe and find another one, maybe one who is willing to start reading a 900 page Japanese novel. Surely that would be an interesting tribe.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012
The rain has come.
Went to a class on Meditation with the body. We lay on the floor while the teacher led us in a body meditation. I struggle with trust and didn't want to do it. It was too hard, I was going to hurt myself. Some tears came out of my eyes.
The teacher said I should try it in my room at home on my bed. Maybe the floor doesn't work for you. I struggle to get up and down on the floor. such a wimp. I will try it at home.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Went to the sports center. I did twenty minutes on the treadmill and fifteen minutes on the bicycle. But I was moving slowly. Listened to Leonard Cohen first and then Mozart horn concertos. Ran into my son and we talked about the kids schedule next week when they off for the two week school break.
Usually we don't talk at the Sports Center, a quick nod and then we are on out way.
Usually we don't talk at the Sports Center, a quick nod and then we are on out way.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Went to see THE SEPARATION, an award winning Iranian movie. Pretty intense and believable. Just a few people in the audience for this afternoon showing.
I still feel emotionally wrung out by the story. I don't want to watch the national news tonight, enough intensity for now.
I don't want Iran to be our enemy.
I still feel emotionally wrung out by the story. I don't want to watch the national news tonight, enough intensity for now.
I don't want Iran to be our enemy.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
I hear rain outside at last after two days of stormy clouds but no rain. I went to lunch at Denney's in Monterey. Lots of solitary old men eating by themselves. I was the only old woman eating by herself
I had no desire to strike up a conversation.
I just ate my hamburger and read my copy of the New York times.
I had no desire to strike up a conversation.
I just ate my hamburger and read my copy of the New York times.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Went to the independent bookstore at the Crossroads today. A real bookstore where i could walk around and touch the books. Buying a book as a gift and bought two for me. WOW. I had forgotten how much fun bookstores can be. I just have to give up the idea that I have to get a bargain. I like real bookstores.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Unexpectedly warm today. doors and windows open. the six year old neighbor Nicos came by to see if I had seen the wounded deer. No I hadn't. they have called animal control to help him out. Nicos had this long story of how the doctor was going to take care of the damaged leg. I hope that is what happens. Scott saw the deer, he was young and dragging his leg.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
I've been watching pedestrians just walk off the curbs onto the street without looking for cars. they assume that everyone will stop.
Sometimes they are talking on their cell phones and sometimes just not looking.
How come they are not afraid. I am afraid. I know there are a lot of crazy drivers and I have to watch out for myself.
I want to just shake them awake.
Sometimes they are talking on their cell phones and sometimes just not looking.
How come they are not afraid. I am afraid. I know there are a lot of crazy drivers and I have to watch out for myself.
I want to just shake them awake.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
I met my friend at Paris Bakery in Monterey. I haven't gotten used to their new set up with more space for the tables. My friend knows everyone and wants to talk to each person tat comes by. I am not so social and try to be patient. Today it started to annoy me more then usual. I need to become more social.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Friday, March 2, 2012
Driving home tonight I saw a deer on the side of the raos half a block from my house. It was dark. A young kid was just outside his house watch and pointed out the deer to me. We both forgot how annoying the deer can be when they eat our gardens. What a wonder that they can live in our neighborhood and be mostly invisible.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
My son came over in the late afternoon. he noticed my fly problem. As the house was heating up with the heater the flies started moving. he got a magazine and he and the 10 year old started swatting them. Wow, He was successful. there are many fewer flies tonight. I will see what happens tomorrow. Maybe it is the beginning of the end.
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