Part 32: Gray Clouds and Tunnels

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<Play in his puffier youth Here we go again … this poor little guy who I have been injecting twice daily with insulin for diabetes came home and began to sneeze his head off. He’d be OK for a while and then a violent series of CHOO! CHOO! with spray all over. By yesterday, the vet tech’s suggestion that it was an “allergy” didn’t fly and I called the vet to ask what to do. You know what the answer was: “Bring him in.” You know what my response was,”It took an hour and a half to wrestle him in … Continue reading →

Part 30: Anxiety du Jour: Escape to: Mekong, Cupcakes, Ebony Hillbillies (felines follow)

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I am trying to get a hold of my anxieties, corral all the “what-if’s” and put them aside for now. It’s not easy. I am listening two two courses from The Great Courses, on Mindfulness, an Introduction to Meditation, and Stress and Your Body. Now that I know I am capable of doing myself in by worry–which I know intellectually does no one any good, I am trying to do something about it. Death by worry isn’t worth while and anxiety can be so overwhelming, as I am listening to these courses I find I am not alone; there are … Continue reading →

Part 20b: Taking a Break: A Brooklyn Day: Rob Schwimmer in Concert

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Rob Schwimmer with theremin in the background (Cousin) Rob Schwimmer’s performance at the Stone House in Brooklyn, near Park Slope, was as brilliant as always. he is an accomplished pianist and composer and has played solo and with top performers worldwide. He is one of the most famous Thereminists as well, and is remarkable on the continuum. I am not sure if there is anything he doesn’t play. I heard him about three years ago at Caramoor accompany a symphony orchestra. One of the pieces was from Vertigo, the movie, and you can hear it here. Rob is also one … Continue reading →

Part 12: Dungaree Doll

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Mom in her denim: the original Dungaree Doll Excuse me while I put my stream of consciousness together. After I spoke briefly to my mother Thursday morning my day began to sink. I needed comfort and I didn’t know where to get it. I needed to lose myself in something. I decided to cook. I would make meatballs and sauce and the house would smell warm and inviting. As for myself, there is nothing warm and inviting about me. I am no fun to be around. I walk around in a stupor. I am in mourning. I opened cans of … Continue reading →

Video: 3-D Printing: Sci-fi or the future?

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I find this video and it’s implications astounding. Just think: you’ll never lose your keys again. Here’s a link to a related article:http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/3-d-printers-could-bring-manufacturing-to-your-home-office/2013/01/07/2b42bdb8-56be-11e2-a613-ec8d394535c6_story.html

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How to Cuddle With an Elephant Seal

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I came across this video from a friend and was very taken by it. After posting it, it went viral and people from all over the world came to see it. The comments ranged from joy to anger; some folks were moved by the interaction between the woman and the wild sea animal while others felt she was a danger to it and was invading its space. No matter what, you can’t help but be dumb-struck. And maybe a little teary-eyed.

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Women in Film

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Music: Bach’s Prelude from Suite for Solo Cello No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007 performed by Yo-Yo Ma Mary Pickford, Lillian Gish, Gloria Swanson, Marlene Dietrich, Norma Shearer, Ruth Chatterton, Jean Harlow, Katharine Hepburn, Carole Lombard, Bette Davis, Greta Garbo, Barbara Stanwyck, Vivien Leigh, Greer Garson, Hedy Lamarr, Rita Hayworth, Gene Tierney, Olivia de Havilland, Ingrid Bergman, Joan Crawford, Ginger Rogers, Loretta Young, Deborah Kerr, Judy Garland, Anne Baxter, Lauren Bacall, Susan Hayward, Ava Gardner, Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, Lana Turner, Elizabeth Taylor, Kim Novak, Audrey Hepburn, Dorothy Dandridge, Shirley MacLaine, Natalie Wood, Rita Moreno, Janet Leigh, Brigitte Bardot, … Continue reading →