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July 2016
Post teaching. @pamelaxing shared "fuck with myself" by Banks with me today. Great track. Right vibe.
10 DC Yoga Studios, Gyms Burglarized in Past Month | NBC4 Washington
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/10-Yoga-and-Pilates-Studios-Report-Burglaries-in-Past-Month-387679142.html
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/10-Yoga-and-Pilates-Studios-Report-Burglaries-in-Past-Month-387679142.html
oh my word. I don't own that shirt anymore.
Getting my life to Sophie's discography #NowPlaying I Won't Dance Without You by Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Getting my life to Sophie's discography #NowPlaying I Won't Dance Without You by Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Just another day at @humblebeastcf -- rowing & skiing. #gratuitousshirtlessness
in imageEXIT
If he were writing âThe Art of the Dealâ today, Schwartz said, it would be a very different book with a very different title. Asked what he would call it, he answered, âThe Sociopath.â
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/07/25/donald-trumps-ghostwriter-tells-all?via=newsletter&source=CSAMedition
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/07/25/donald-trumps-ghostwriter-tells-all?via=newsletter&source=CSAMedition
The bit about every day bring the day you might die-- and having to die a second rate, repressed version of yourself -- is the reality when you are not safe. Might as well be yourself, because your safety as a queer person is never guaranteed.
"Passing" for straight could be considered a privilege... so long as it's price isn't self-love.
Why I've Avoided Dressing More Femininely â Until Now
https://www.buzzfeed.com/jpbrammer/why-ive-avoided-dressing-more-femininely-until-now?utm_term=.bxX4OWpL6#.ndgVoW6JB
"Passing" for straight could be considered a privilege... so long as it's price isn't self-love.
Why I've Avoided Dressing More Femininely â Until Now
https://www.buzzfeed.com/jpbrammer/why-ive-avoided-dressing-more-femininely-until-now?utm_term=.bxX4OWpL6#.ndgVoW6JB
Spirits in the daytime.
Spirits in the daytime.
Blonde ambition.
Blonde ambition.
If you need me, I'll be bleaching my hair & listening to Britney Spears on repeat. is this 2001 or 2016? IDK & IDC -- IDGAF
You did great, Laura!
This is a fab list, and the City Paper is lucky to have you!
http://dc.eater.com/maps/best-bars-dc
This is a fab list, and the City Paper is lucky to have you!
http://dc.eater.com/maps/best-bars-dc
The president is having a town hall on race and gun violence next door. I want to go-- they're literally next door.
My singing teacher -- helping me be my inner queer Kermit.
Fun with shapes.
Fun with shapes.
How am I supposed to practice when there are Pokemon up in hurr?
How I supposed to practice when there are Pokemon up in hurr?
How am I supposed to practice when there are Pokemon up in hurr?
Speaking of Kapo-- a truly fine description and perhaps my favorite way to approach.
Like Lauren said: "It's nice to see a game getting people up & out & exploring."
Like Lauren said: "It's nice to see a game getting people up & out & exploring."
Getting coached at @humblebeastcf --some days it's form, some days it's strength, some days it's just plain fun.
Happiness is a form of courage.
Happiness is a form of courage.
Just a great talk @[100006486398540:2048:Whitney Paterson]
https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability?language=en
https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability?language=en
Grab a timer. Set it to 2 minutes. Catch kapotasana. Report in here.
It's always "that kinda party."
It's always "that kinda party."
A new view!
A new view!
A new view!
Adventures on Makara.
Adventures on Makara.
Now I know why pirates only have one earring.
I found my spirit animal --- #31 ftw
Why Do Animals Like Capybaras So Much?
http://www.boredpanda.com/capybara-unusual-animal-friendship/
Why Do Animals Like Capybaras So Much?
http://www.boredpanda.com/capybara-unusual-animal-friendship/
Thanks, Mom.
I fell asleep on my yoga mat today-- I didn't make it far, and it wasn't time for rest.
Last night, I couldn't sleep... I was wrestling with black lives mattering, brown lives mattering, pink lives mattering, white lives mattering...how to find parity between that and the fact that I believe that no one exists on purpose and life itself is a consequence of action (and so, it's only meaning is that it is an effect).
Everything comes down to charachter, and the world is full of valorless men and woman who wear all kinds of uniforms and masks.
It is also full of people who do the right thing, even though no one is keeping score.
We are people. Disarm the police. Disarm the populace. Disarm your angry, bigoted minds. I don't know how. I have no answers.
All I want for all beings is peace.
Last night, I couldn't sleep... I was wrestling with black lives mattering, brown lives mattering, pink lives mattering, white lives mattering...how to find parity between that and the fact that I believe that no one exists on purpose and life itself is a consequence of action (and so, it's only meaning is that it is an effect).
Everything comes down to charachter, and the world is full of valorless men and woman who wear all kinds of uniforms and masks.
It is also full of people who do the right thing, even though no one is keeping score.
We are people. Disarm the police. Disarm the populace. Disarm your angry, bigoted minds. I don't know how. I have no answers.
All I want for all beings is peace.
Things will escalate.
Expansion before contraction.
Prayers of peace for every living creature.
Expansion before contraction.
Prayers of peace for every living creature.
New haircut! Living that no filter life.
New haircut! Living that no filter life.
Getting tested for HIV is scary. At @whitmanwalker it takes 1 minute to get your results.
When I was in my early twenties, those few days before you got your results were an absolute horror.
Then, the test took 20 minutes. Amazing how scared you can be for 20 minutes.
It's not like that anymore. Get tested. Take a friend.
When I was in my early twenties, those few days before you got your results were an absolute horror.
Then, the test took 20 minutes. Amazing how scared you can be for 20 minutes.
It's not like that anymore. Get tested. Take a friend.
Charlie is working on his down dog â â but he's gotta work on that dristi!
Charlie is working on his down dog – – but he's gotta work on that dristi!
Another reminder.
I can't get over my love for this video.
Fourth of July 5k+
Fourth of July 5k+
Life on the 3rd. @lybra20 @made_by_mara
Life on the 3rd. @lybra20 @made_by_mara
Walking down-- walking up.
Spending extra time opening my heart.
Spending extra time opening my heart.
See? Everyone in this family's a comedian. Wait for the guest appearance by @lybra20 !!
Home practice, at the folks. It's rainy, and kinda has a chill. Reminds me of Goa just before dawn.
My body is stiff from sleeping outside on the ground. I normally do standing at home. Today? I decided to enjoy the challenge of chattering aunts, roaming little cousins, and the less-than-strong coffee Dad makes.
I'll be practicing yoga all day, with a loving family with diverging opinions on every subject you can have an opinion on.
any-who! helluva thump! huh? Sooooooo distracted.
My body is stiff from sleeping outside on the ground. I normally do standing at home. Today? I decided to enjoy the challenge of chattering aunts, roaming little cousins, and the less-than-strong coffee Dad makes.
I'll be practicing yoga all day, with a loving family with diverging opinions on every subject you can have an opinion on.
any-who! helluva thump! huh? Sooooooo distracted.
June 2016
The city still has secrets hidden in plain sight.
The city still has secrets hidden in plain sight.
Wrong. Tiaras, laurels, and crowns are all acceptable at brunch. And CVS. And in the shala after practice. During pranayama. While baking cookies... I mean, um, making smoothies.
http://wpo.st/g2Xj1
http://wpo.st/g2Xj1
Prayers for literally everybody.
Today, a picture of Rolf (a dear teacher of mine) popped up -- him with many of his dogs on the beach.
Yesterday, there were no pictures of me from David's (my dear teacher here) intensive, but many with Charlie. Rolf doesn't care for having his picture posted.
Today, a student came to me to borrow goggles to practice in. Not so long ago, I learned how to do just that.
Feeling parampara-y (tradition).
Yesterday, there were no pictures of me from David's (my dear teacher here) intensive, but many with Charlie. Rolf doesn't care for having his picture posted.
Today, a student came to me to borrow goggles to practice in. Not so long ago, I learned how to do just that.
Feeling parampara-y (tradition).
Abby did some release work on my jaw-- I've broken it twice. I took this picture because I could not just feel the difference, but see it too.
Heeeeeey wistful gaze.
Heeeeeey wistful gaze.
Oh my word, I love Philly.
Charlie spent time fertilizing @lybra20 's yard, but came to practice for the final day of @davidgarriguesyoga intensive in Philly.
I loved this production! So goofy--so fun -- such great voices. The nuns were great, the cops were great, the bad guys were great! Heck, even the altar boys were great (and sexy!). Thanks for the great time #walnutstreettheatre
The is so much to LOVE about Philly! Getting to hang with @esitzler and the community at …
There is so much to LOVE about Philly! Getting to hang with @esitzler and the community at @aysphiladelphia is high on that list.
Getting enlightened at the Barnes Foundation.
Getting enlightened at the Barnes Foundation.
Iced Earl after 4, Ceremony Roaster's iced coffee before 12. New coffee spot at 7/Sansom -- @arterialagents -- check 'em out.
One last collage.
One last collage.
I didn't get to see the Rocky Stairs, but I thought this was a neat way to see the Philly Museum of Art.
Explored the Schuylkill River on the SS Samasthithi -- a really fantastic way to see Philadelphia.
Spent time in Philly's Gayborhood yesterday-- sissy that cross walk.
Spent time in Philly's Gayborhood yesterday-- sissy that cross walk.
2007 #TBT
Let's lose our minds/ and go fuckin' crazy/ aye-yi-yi/I keep on hoping/we'll eat cake by the ocean
It's so clear today I can see from 14th & Fairmont to the Potomac. WOW!
Near & dear to my heart.
I think this is just the absolute best. I love "Nerd Fitness" ... And I'm a fit nerd.
How this âZeldaâ-playing, âHarry Potterâ-loving nerd built a loyal fitness community - The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/how-this-zelda-playing-harry-potter-loving-nerd-built-a-loyal-fitness-community/2016/06/20/b95acddc-323b-11e6-8ff7-7b6c1998b7a0_story.html
How this âZeldaâ-playing, âHarry Potterâ-loving nerd built a loyal fitness community - The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/how-this-zelda-playing-harry-potter-loving-nerd-built-a-loyal-fitness-community/2016/06/20/b95acddc-323b-11e6-8ff7-7b6c1998b7a0_story.html
Like a pacing tiger or an under-walked dog, if we don't move, we lose something.
It feels good to feel good-- but my, how I can forget. it's like those pandas that won't mate, or the sloth bears that only live to 15.
We have to awaken the dormant intelligence that knows how to live ecstatically.
Running takes me inside.
Picking up heavy things confronts listlessness.
Yoga reminds me who I am.
We're all beasts. Go outside & play. Get inside and play.
Love yourself.
It feels good to feel good-- but my, how I can forget. it's like those pandas that won't mate, or the sloth bears that only live to 15.
We have to awaken the dormant intelligence that knows how to live ecstatically.
Running takes me inside.
Picking up heavy things confronts listlessness.
Yoga reminds me who I am.
We're all beasts. Go outside & play. Get inside and play.
Love yourself.
that time I learned about pirating from Cap'n Morgan.
If you can read this, you're probably in down dog 😉
<3
Not Charlie.
We've got 14 hours, 53 minutes, 2 seconds of daylight in Washington, DC.
summer summer summer
summer summer summer
Well. It's time to go home.
Well. It's time to go home.
Anyway. Sodium Cathode Moon Day.
Anyway. Sodium Cathode Moon Day.
I mean, I didn't love those glasses anyway.
I mean, I didn't love those glasses anyway.
From Pride.
may all creatures everywhere be blissful & free.
may all creatures everywhere be blissful & free.
From Pride.
may all creatures everywhere be blissful & free.
may all creatures everywhere be blissful & free.
Menopause: Embracing Impermanence, by Sharmila Desai | Purple Valley Yoga Blog
http://www.yogagoa.com/blog/embracing-impermanence-by-sharmila-desai/
http://www.yogagoa.com/blog/embracing-impermanence-by-sharmila-desai/
Make it happen everywhere.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2016/06/16/sidwell-friends-school-bans-redskins-merchandise/
https://www.washingtonian.com/2016/06/16/sidwell-friends-school-bans-redskins-merchandise/
Listen: I like shooting guns. Don't come at me with that extra ya ya.
Read the numbers, and come to your own conclusion.
I trust your ability to parse data.
Read the numbers, and come to your own conclusion.
I trust your ability to parse data.
But before.
But before.
But before.
Well.
Well.
Well.
How I feel about my Dad.
How I feel about my Dad.
Rawr.
Cheetah versus tiger. @arnoldrecords or @michaeljoelhall in the big cat version of "Mother, May I Sleep With Danger?"
Cheetah versus tiger. @arnoldrecords or @michaeljoelhall in the big cat version of "Mother, May I Sleep With Danger?"
Why put your feet on your head? Read the benefits. BKS Iyengar says "The subjugation of the ego leads to harmony and happiness. "
Still crying. OTM takes on tough topics in comprehend able ways without making things reductive or overly simplified
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-media/id73330715?mt=2&i=370921436
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-media/id73330715?mt=2&i=370921436
Just another day at @littleriveryoga -- asked my buddy @carsonclaycalhoun to help me with my backbending cycle. I love these folks.
Facts:
1. men do yoga.
2. tall guys do yoga.
3. hot guys, too.
Seriously, I love the big dude yoga club.
Facts:
1. men do yoga.
2. tall guys do yoga.
3. hot guys, too.
Seriously, I love the big dude yoga club.
"The essence of divine experience is unending devastating bliss and an unshakable silent peace." - yogani
My favorite buddy at the zoo. He would wave, stand up on his hind legs, and occasionally roar. He lived 10 years longer than the average sloth bear in human care.
National Zoo euthanizes sloth bear - The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/national/national-zoo-euthanizes-sloth-bear/2016/06/16/b1748cec-3408-11e6-ab9d-1da2b0f24f93_video.html
National Zoo euthanizes sloth bear - The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/national/national-zoo-euthanizes-sloth-bear/2016/06/16/b1748cec-3408-11e6-ab9d-1da2b0f24f93_video.html
That year I went as a house fire to Wow Wear right after my house fire.
How a D.C. political novice unseated longtime council member Vincent Orange.
We've largely replaced our council in just 2 years-- as a city, we took ethics and finance seriously enough to make big changes.
Perhaps this is a good model for our Nation's approach to the future?
https://cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/local/dc-politics/how-a-dc-political-novice-unseated-long-time-council-member-vincent-orange/2016/06/15/62d1b74c-331b-11e6-95c0-2a6873031302_story.html
We've largely replaced our council in just 2 years-- as a city, we took ethics and finance seriously enough to make big changes.
Perhaps this is a good model for our Nation's approach to the future?
https://cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/local/dc-politics/how-a-dc-political-novice-unseated-long-time-council-member-vincent-orange/2016/06/15/62d1b74c-331b-11e6-95c0-2a6873031302_story.html
Yo voté.
Yo voté.
Yo voté.
Managing Your Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting
http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/mass-shooting.aspx
http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/mass-shooting.aspx
Is this an example of all Baptist churches?
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2016/06/13/sacramento-baptist-preacher-praises-orlando-gay-nightclub-attack/
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2016/06/13/sacramento-baptist-preacher-praises-orlando-gay-nightclub-attack/
One of my first lovers, while we were in senior high, was assaulted outside a coffee shop in Aquia, VA. He also has a plate or two in his head.
I was "jumped" in my neighborhood when I was 11 or 12 for being gay. It was just one of many occasions. Before, and (of course) after.
Maybe you don't know what it's like. Someone you know does. What are you doing to stop it?
I was "jumped" in my neighborhood when I was 11 or 12 for being gay. It was just one of many occasions. Before, and (of course) after.
Maybe you don't know what it's like. Someone you know does. What are you doing to stop it?
The radicalized American in Orlando was closeted? If you've ever bullied a queer individual for their sexuality, you have blood on your hands. You are responsible for this.
"So it is worth spelling out why free expression is the bedrock of all liberties."
"These are good rules for everyone. Never try to silence views with which you disagree. Answer objectionable speech with more speech. Win the argument without resorting to force. And grow a tougher hide."
http://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21699909-curbs-free-speech-are-growing-tighter-it-time-speak-out-under-attack
"These are good rules for everyone. Never try to silence views with which you disagree. Answer objectionable speech with more speech. Win the argument without resorting to force. And grow a tougher hide."
http://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21699909-curbs-free-speech-are-growing-tighter-it-time-speak-out-under-attack
I thought I was constitutionaly entitled to tank tops and lousy spelling.
If you have power and don't use it, you are complicit in these horrors.
When will you do something? How many deaths inside black churches? How many rapes? How many of my brothers and sisters need to be slaughtered?
Get radical.
When will you do something? How many deaths inside black churches? How many rapes? How many of my brothers and sisters need to be slaughtered?
Get radical.
Pride festival! Charlie Puth performing-- but the interpreter is clearly winning.
A guy sped up at me in the crosswalk. Honked. Yelled. Called me a faggot. Threatened to kill me. I stood my ground. Didn't cuss-- switched into teacher mode and made him say he was sorry. He's a DC firefighter with MD plates. Anyone got any ideas how to inform his employer? Take it away, Facebook!
I love: family, friends, DC, and my queer brothers & sisters.
I love: family, friends, DC, and my queer brothers & sisters.
Supporting my local queer community !!
Charlie's ready for Pride!
Years of daily mindfulness practice and I still can't remember dry underwear.
I just woke up from a "nap" -- let's call it a disco nap & see what happens!
Charlie looks unsure of my decision making.
Charlie looks unsure of my decision making.
That time I met Jake Shears and he liked my shorts.
My favorite kind of day: my ashtanga practice in the am, chats with dear friends, teaching, napping with the pup, bikram, lifting, and then more friends. It's about perfect.
My coach, Jeff, was going on about competitive athletes-- "some people take these scores seriously," he says. Sharks and minnows, driving in a developing nation, etc.
Anyway, after feeling like my commitment to sparkle motion was being questioned, I came in second.
Smooches, bitches.
Anyway, after feeling like my commitment to sparkle motion was being questioned, I came in second.
Smooches, bitches.
Pretty much obsessed with DNCE's EP.
Family.
Family.
Family.
1/2 of all federal inmates are there due to drugs. Something is wrong-- free them, not just from prison but also from stigma.
omg I missed drag kickball
My house is basically a sleeve hospice. They just don't last very long once they come in.
Can I actually learn to paint by practicing along with Bob Ross?
A young woman was black-out drunk. A persistent freshman in college had sex with her behind a dumpster. The sex was messy, and she did not consent.
"Here's The Powerful Letter The Stanford Victim Read To Her Attacker. "
I don't care about his minimal punishment: I care about the narrative. Each and every person reading these words knows someone who has been in a similar situation.
Teach your children not to rape.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/katiejmbaker/heres-the-powerful-letter-the-stanford-victim-read-to-her-ra?utm_term=.qljVd1jx5#.ahrv4xDNE
"Here's The Powerful Letter The Stanford Victim Read To Her Attacker. "
I don't care about his minimal punishment: I care about the narrative. Each and every person reading these words knows someone who has been in a similar situation.
Teach your children not to rape.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/katiejmbaker/heres-the-powerful-letter-the-stanford-victim-read-to-her-ra?utm_term=.qljVd1jx5#.ahrv4xDNE
My parents were small business owners. My wonderfully successful brother, too. It would be a real shame if locally owned, independent, SMALL businesses went under because of unscrupulous opportunists.
Guys-- can anyone provide some reading on "safe spaces" versus "self segregation"? I see affluent folks participating in things that skirt the law on the regular, under the guise of "gay inclusivity" (using areas without permits, public drinking, etc) and they are mostly white monied men.
I know that we need safe spaces to gather and share common experience, but when does that become detrimentally exclusionary? When does it breed racism, classism, and homonormativiyy?
D.C. No Longer Has a Central Gay Neighborhood. Does That Matter? | Washington City Paper
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/news/article/20781582/dc-no-longer-has-a-central-gay-neighborhood-does-that-matter
I know that we need safe spaces to gather and share common experience, but when does that become detrimentally exclusionary? When does it breed racism, classism, and homonormativiyy?
D.C. No Longer Has a Central Gay Neighborhood. Does That Matter? | Washington City Paper
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/news/article/20781582/dc-no-longer-has-a-central-gay-neighborhood-does-that-matter
My thoughts.
Doesn't anyone wanna get me this as a late bday present?? Snake Venom Crop Hoodie-Purple â Marek+Richard
https://marekrichard.com/collections/crop-tops/products/bbtsnakehoodie?variant=21246328067
https://marekrichard.com/collections/crop-tops/products/bbtsnakehoodie?variant=21246328067
As far as playtime goes, there's no room for blocks, straps, or mats on the soccer field. Working on keeping my knees together... like a lady. I love it when it gets warm and I get to practice outside. #viparitasalabhasana #menofyoga #gayyoga #yogadudes #YogaEveryDamnDay #boysofyoga #yogaguy #yogaeveryday #ashtanga
Making shapes in the grass. Look, imma #ekapadabakasana
Making shapes in the grass. Look, imma #ekapadabakasana
Making shapes. I'm a one legged crow -- #ekapadabakasana -- aaaand I forgot to take off my IMF BADGE. #dcproblems
"A flower won't open if I yell at it and say âBloom!" -- Marion Woodman
How many yoga studios make a chain? One extra location? Two? 30?
Appreciative of my mom, dad, and the episcopal church's youth group for teaching forgiveness from an early age <3
My Spotify "Discover Weekly" playlist really nailed it this go 'round.
Saw "The Object Lesson" at @studiotheatre 's Studio X. Catch it in its last week (tix are only $20!) -- a hoarders dream. Interactive set, who knows what you'll find.
May 2016
Capitol Hill Books Has DC's Most Curmudgeonly Store Owner | Washingtonian
https://www.washingtonian.com/2016/05/27/capitol-hill-books-jim-toole-curmudgeonly-rules-signs/
https://www.washingtonian.com/2016/05/27/capitol-hill-books-jim-toole-curmudgeonly-rules-signs/
Oh yes, I like this.
Get into it.
My 2009 birthday bull riding and boats cowboy birthday party is one of my favorite all time memories. #memorialday #blondeambition
A day in the life of @jrene01
A day in the life of @jrene01
The first of many adventures for Charlie & Skipper on the SS Samasthithi!
The first of many adventures for Charlie & Skipper on the SS Samasthithi!
The SS Samasthithi's maiden voyage!
The SS Samasthithi's maiden voyage!
Discovering who spirit trickster. Thanks @pegmulqueen 🙂
Discovering who spirit trickster. Thanks @pegmulqueen 🙂
Discovering who is my spirit Trickster. Thanks @pegmulqueen 🙂
How I feel about independent yoga and fitness facilities.
Basic daytime let's hang out face.
Basic daytime let's hang out face.
I'm really fiery today. Holy cow.
Please don't get too old to wear crop tops. The world is better for 'em.
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