In: Journal
29 Apr 2004…is over. In the last four weeks, I’ve gone through more money than I want to tell you. Of course, the lion’s share of it was for the Volvo, paying off debts and buying necessary equipment to control our allergies and Robby’s asthma. Still, it was a jolt to realize how quickly the money can [...]
In: Blog
27 Apr 2004I wanted to do this a couple of years ago but I couldn’t figure out how to hook the phone up to a microphone and the computer. Without even a few extra dollars to spend on it, and with the added stress of losing my job and filing for disability, it just didn’t seem possible. [...]
In: Toxic Times
25 Apr 2004Click to read Pesticide Poisoning – Symptoms you can miss
In: Blog
17 Apr 2004I’ve been reading the Tibetan Buddhist Revised Pratimoksha, or rules that guide Tibetan monks. They were revised recently from the Buddha’s classical precepts, to take into account the temptations of our modern world. Believe it or not, there’s some interesting reading–and good advice for all of us. Take this one: A bhikshu [monk or nun] [...]
In: Journal
8 Apr 2004My new Volvo’s ventilation system is still offgassing the burnt plastic smell that new electronic equipment always has. I was sick all weekend from that and the test drive of a detailed car on Thursday. Finally figured out how to turn off the fan, so it’s fine now. I won’t like it much in hot [...]
I'm not really famous. In case you were wondering. But I tried. I once believed that fame makes you real - a perversion of "The Velveteen Rabbit" theme that love makes you real. Guess I equated fame with love. Sad. You can read more about that here.