For as long as I can remember I’ve wanted to learn to play the cello. There’s something about that instrument that ravishes me every time I hear it. I feel it first in my belly as its notes swell with passion, then it traverses the length of my body as if I were being played by the master as well.
Archives for May 2012
Mysticism and Pragmatism In Dog Training
One of the things I say frequently about dogs and their owners is , “You can’t tell someone how to raise their child and you can’t tell them how to raise their dog.” Like politics or religion, a discussion about how to train or raise a dog can invoke strong emotions and strong opinions across a pretty wide spectrum. Everyone seems to have their preferred authorities and philosophies.
Top Five Ruined Castles in Europe
For me, visiting a castle is an enchanting treat … and when I say enchanting I mean that I gaze off over the ruined ramparts fantasizing about what it must have been like in its glory, centuries ago.
Minute to Freedom #31: Not Being A Victim
Today let’s talk about not being a victim. Have you ever felt like a victim? Like everyone was out to get you?
Bravo Sir Knight
Many have seen the articles in the Canadian press regarding Vincent Gabriel Kirouac. He is our Canadian Knight errant traveling across the vast expanse of Canada in his knightly garb riding his gentle steed Coeur-de-Lion (Lionheart).
The Bulb
Canadians spend much of their lives depending on artificial sources of illumination. Few realize that they have fellow countrymen Henry Woodward and Mathew Evans to thank for this.
Relationships And The Golden Rule
The power of the golden rule is, it compels us to become more accountable for our behaviors by reflecting them back to us. It is also a reminder that the universe returns to us in kind whatever we release into it.
Rain In The Desert
They used to say, with pride, that for a while the hotel was the biggest building in three states. Must have been during the last silver boom I guess. It happened before I was born.
Savory Raw Carrot Pate
I take delicious pleasure in watching non-cleansing, non-vegan, non-healthy-eating peeps enjoy really really healthy food. This recipe is easy-shmeasy, uses simple ingredients, and has been tested on a tough crowd for taste-worthiness.
Minute to Freedom #30: What Am I Doing For Fun?
Today let’s talk about having fun. Have you ever felt like you were too serious? That it was tough to let go and just have fun?