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Midlife Monkeygirls (One Woman's Midlife Crisis): July 2011
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Midlife Monkeygirls (One Woman's Midlife Crisis). Sunday, July 31, 2011. The Notations of the Second Read: Week 7 in the Marketplace. Friend, as in lovey-dovey, smoochie-smooch, I-heart-her girlfriend. I'm not quite ready to disclose too much more on this topic, but I will say that she's the best girlfriend on the planet. She's out of town this week, which is a drag for me, but it certainly does make me appreciate her even more. Or do I know my own limitations? She talks about compassion as this "all-pow...
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Midlife Monkeygirls (One Woman's Midlife Crisis): June 2011
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Midlife Monkeygirls (One Woman's Midlife Crisis). Monday, June 27, 2011. Transition Big Time: Weeks 1 and 2 in the Marketplace. I'm literally on my way out the door as I write these words. Well, not SO literally, but I am moments away from hopping in my car and heading down to southern California to, a) get my stuff out of storage, and, b) to get my dog, Sadie! I am just hours away from reuniting with her. Sigh. And then my life will change even MORE. From the ino's blog. Sunday, June 12, 2011. And here'...
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Midlife Monkeygirls (One Woman's Midlife Crisis): Self-defiance, Jukai, and the end of Midlifemonkeygirls
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Midlife Monkeygirls (One Woman's Midlife Crisis). Wednesday, September 28, 2011. Self-defiance, Jukai, and the end of Midlifemonkeygirls. Emerson wrote about self-reliance, I want to talk about self-defiance. It's been almost two months since I've posted. I've been swamped with life these days though there's really no excuse to stop writing in my blog. I mean, even I know by now that writing is good. For me. I always. Feel better after writing, not to mention there is always. But, of course, the biggest ...
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Midlife Monkeygirls (One Woman's Midlife Crisis): Dharma Tennis: Week 6 in the Marketplace
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Midlife Monkeygirls (One Woman's Midlife Crisis). Monday, July 25, 2011. Dharma Tennis: Week 6 in the Marketplace. How does one live with this? It is difficult writing this post. I feel a tightness in my chest, a knot in my stomach, a grasp over my throat. O despairer, here is my neck,. By God, you shall not go down! Hang your whole weight upon me. I dilate you with tremendous breath, I buoy you up,". Paul Haller, the abbott, who also happens to be my teacher, gave a very moving. By Naomi Shihab Nye:.
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Midlife Monkeygirls (One Woman's Midlife Crisis): Scaffolding, Redwood Trees, and Touching the Earth: Weeks 4 & 5 in the Marketplace
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Midlife Monkeygirls (One Woman's Midlife Crisis). Monday, July 18, 2011. Scaffolding, Redwood Trees, and Touching the Earth: Weeks 4 and 5 in the Marketplace. I've discovered a trail near my house for Sadie and I. It's a five-minute drive to get there, then once you're on the trail, it's hard to believe you're in Oakland. However, we must remember how Oakland got it's name, right? I am very grateful for the efforts being made to beautify my home. Does a tree have a conscience? Y aspect to this notion of.
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Midlife Monkeygirls (One Woman's Midlife Crisis): January 2011
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Midlife Monkeygirls (One Woman's Midlife Crisis). Monday, January 31, 2011. Escape to Alcatraz: Week 38 in the Zen Center. We depend heavily on volunteers." According to Shelagh Fritz, the head gardener, "Over fifty percent of our work gets done by volunteers.". I grabbed a sandwich, hopped on BART, and headed back home, soaking in all of the freedoms of the day's breath. Sunday, January 23, 2011. The Passing of a Serenading Communist: Week 37 in the Zen Center. I asked Lou what it was that made them las...
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Midlife Monkeygirls (One Woman's Midlife Crisis): December 2010
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Midlife Monkeygirls (One Woman's Midlife Crisis). Monday, December 27, 2010. Potato Gratin and a Dog Named Mala: Week 33 in the Zen Center. As one of my friends (who is not a resident at the Zen Center) said later when I joked with him about this, "There is definitely no lingering with you zenners." No lingering, indeed. So it was nice to have my own space for a week, and it was extra nice to have a sweet little furry bedmate. Our daily trips to the dog park were a lot of fun. I warned J and his ...The H...
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Midlife Monkeygirls (One Woman's Midlife Crisis): Last Day and Sweet Sangha: Week 57 at the Zen Center
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Midlife Monkeygirls (One Woman's Midlife Crisis). Sunday, June 12, 2011. Last Day and Sweet Sangha: Week 57 at the Zen Center. Come on, Caren, once we get started, people will join in.". And Cristina, a former ZC resident, who met us at my new place - just in time to join us for a burger at Barney's! Words really can't express my gratitude. Here's the note I left in the hallway:. And here's me in my new place:. June 13, 2011 at 8:22 AM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). STOP being so darn cute! After a...
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Midlife Monkeygirls (One Woman's Midlife Crisis): November 2010
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Midlife Monkeygirls (One Woman's Midlife Crisis). Saturday, November 27, 2010. Thanksgiving Skit Night: Week 29 in the Zen Center. A great way to start the night. S, our central abbott, performed a couple of original "Zen Blues" songs on his guitar, backed up by a few entertaining residents. He was later joined by G, the Tassjara tanto, who sang an original song. G, our artist-in-residence, wrote a hilarious skit, Half-Moon Ceremony. It was a spoof on the Full Moon Ceremony, which is a monthly ceremo...
