Monthly Archives: July 2009

Bill Gates Quits Facebook

I was pleasantly surprised this morning when I logged into Google News and learned that the world’s wealthiest man, Bill Gates, had decided to give up on his Facebook account because “it was just too much trouble.” Well, for once, … Continue reading

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Confucius Says

For this week”s meditation, we visit my wise friend Confucius, who so correctly observed… To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it. This week, focus on letting go of all those instances when you were wronged in … Continue reading

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Wasp Bites

Damn, I mean seriously, I was outside last evening minding my own business while mowing the lawn when, kaboom, out of the blue I get stung by a flying insect, most likely a wasp (they tend to hand out in … Continue reading

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What is the Way?

For this week’s meditation, we turn to one of the classic Zen masters, Huang Po, who tells us… Q: What is the Way and how must it be followed? A: What sort of “thing” do you suppose the Way to … Continue reading

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Cinnamon Peach Soup

Today I’d like to share a healthy and tasty recipe for a fruit soup that’ll have aging baby boomers chortling with glee. This recipe was originally posted in my Amazing Soups newsletter and was submitted by Sharon S many years … Continue reading

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Alan Watts Meditation

For this week”s meditation, we turn to American Zen master Alan Watts, who wrote… I have realized that the past and the future are real illusions, that they exist only in the present, which is what there is and all … Continue reading

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