“Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” ~Socrates

My cat, Rammy...master of the Art of Wasting Time...I take my cues from him!

Does anyone Blog anymore?

Facebook was a poor substitute for the release I experienced blogging...but also, Life gets in the way and now it's been almost a year since my last post! So, I've broken up with Fakebook for the time being, in addition to giving up coffee. Let's see if these changes actually change...anything. LOL

Response to SF Unified School District's Layoff Notice

(my painting response to SFUSD's layoff notice...can't you see the **** you in there?)

Fakebook Status update as of 10:51 a.m., May 15, 2010:

I've decided, since I never really wanted a career to begin with, I could become: a Maverick, Land Baron, or both; Angela Casey, MLB. This would leave me with the unstructured time in nature that I'm always bitching about needing, a caustic personality that stirs up the media and garners attention to my cause, and staff to clean up shit.

Drops of Jupiter

Orbiting Mt. Tam these days...2009's challenges seem to have transmuted into 2010's lessons learned ("drops of Jupiter"...Jupiter is the benevolent planet, the giver of gifts and bestower of luck and rewards...apparently, "he's" my ruling planet but seemed absent for some time...). Hmmm.

Where is Heaven?

Oh, this heaven business. I used to think the obvious location was in Hawai'i, but recent events have caused me to reconsider this notion.

Six Things

I just read this interesting article: "Six signs you're in healthy relationships"

In brief, a healthy relationship has these qualities:

1. Loyalty
2.Respect
3. Unconditionally There
4. Trustworthy
5. Genuine Sounding Board
6. Dependability

This author has written another ineresting article about Six Personality Traits to Aquire and Admire

1. Selflessness
2. Tolerance
3. Genuineness
4. Sensitivity
5. Integrity
6. Humility

Hmmmm...why are these traits/qualities so hard to find in our human relationships (and to develop in ourselves!) but they seem to come naturally to....yes, I'm going to say it...DOGS?!

Yet Another Blog, Misc. & Etc.

So, now I technically have 4 blogs. Is this the sign of an addictive personality? Yet, I needed a way to put up my art quickly and separate it from my personal life:

http://dogmafineart.blogspot.com


Lost my voice yesterday which has caused great joy for Erik and great amusement for my students. Hoping I can find it before tonight. Is this a sign I talk too much?

Lost too much weight without trying one bit. Down 22 pounds. I'm actually trying to gain 4 pounds. How is that for crazy? I have no appetite for ice cream, sweets or donuts; my former constant companions. Is it the running and yoga? People think I went on a diet but I didn't. 2010 certainly has given many a sign of positive new beginnings.

Lost a few friends last year, but gained even more this year, and it's only March.

Lost my mind for 6 months last year, but have it back with new found wisdom, strength and energy (hope it lasts).

Found that life is simply crazy and I just need to trust the process...If it doesn't kill you, it only makes you stronger (and a friggin size 2...)