My heart is with the DC Theater and Yoga community today.

The Circle by Eggers-- black mirror in literary form. A near future that your fav 'net personalities are already embracing: horrifying.

"It is good sometimes. You touch the fire, and for sure you know it is hot."

Undermajordomo Minor by deWitt- full of lovable weirdos that lie, steal, cheat, and (above all else) love. Very funny, great words.

I mean, I didn't forget that the Iyengars hit, but I forgot that the Iyengars hit. Thumped, stood on, and opened. Tomorrow, I begin with Rolf.

Eileen by Moshfegh - everyone's awful. Working @ a boys prison sounds rough. randy sounds hot. Eileen's a pill, but I get it: life's tuff.

Hm.

I walk until I get hungry & then buy street food. While puri always tastes the same, every samosa is different!

Listening and watching aarti at the Jagdesh temple from my window in the Baba Palace. Practice on cold marble. Good morning, Udaipur.

Anyway, listen: my bag was packed three days before my flight. I want a drink and a god damned medal.

I did the splits today, caught my foot with both hands, and put it on my head. I also discovered the overlap between trust fund jet setter penny pinchers and doomsday preppers. They both love reviewing high-quality bags. Dear God, how is it Wednesday/OMG it's only Wednesday.

Is 80L overkill for a hiking backpack?

Friendship is magic.

Over 1000 hate crimes *reported* since the middle of November. If you weren't aware of that, you're probably heterosexual and white.

Goals.

Had a corporate class... Only one student. So, we practiced silently together. Then one more turned up. We carried on at our own pace. They gave me such a gift.

That "Black Mirror" episode with Waldo, tho.

I tend to take pictures of people's license plates when I see them casually being dicks. Their reactions remind me so often that folks lack valor.

Leaving for Goa in less than two weeks. Time with beloved teachers, adventures, and solitude.

"Linda is a nightmare. She cries if the tea is cold." -- Emily on GG

Settling into Gilmore girls on a Sunday night.

Quiet morning at the shala-- led primary with a single row. Same faces as as when one full row was a busy day. I love these folks.

oh my.

It strikes me that one of the great joys of my life is getting to see every sunrise & every sunset.

Headed to bed thinking about my students across the globe studying with my teachers. Thinking thoughts of thanks to all of my teachers who encouraged me to study with their's. This yogi's heart seams tug.

So, my queer friends house in Philly has been egged & the church down the way has been vandalized with "white nation." Heard about these two older guys trying to decide whether or not to take off their "make America great again" hats before going into a Manhattan bar-- so easy for them, not so for the black church & the 'pink' house.

Hours of meditation.

Not all Trump supporters self identify as racist or stupid.

Lots of folks don't know why they're being unfriended like they haven't had the n-bomb dropped in their house with aplomb. Stop. You know how your husbands feel. You know how you act with adults (if not children). And, do you know how that VP feels about folks like me? Stop. Just stop.

I do not have kind words for others today.

This is the Hour
We have been telling the people that this is the Eleventh Hour.
Now you must go back and tell the people
this is the Hour.
And there are things to be considered:
Where are you living?
What are you doing?
What are your relationships?
Are you in right relation?
Where is your water?
Where is your garden?
It is time to speak your Truth.
Create your community.
Be good to each other.
And do not look outside yourself for the leader.
This could be the time!
There is a river flowing now very fast.
It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid.
They will try to hold on to the shore.
They will feel they are being torn apart and they will suffer greatly.
Know the river has its destination.
The elders say we must let go of the shore,
And push off and jump into the middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above water.
See who is there with you and celebrate.
At this time in history, we are to take nothing personally.
Least of all, ourselves.
For the moment that we do, our spiritual growth and journey comes to a halt.
The time for the lone wolf is over.
Gather yourselves.
Banish the word "struggle" from your attitude and your vocabulary.
All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.
"We are the ones we've been waiting for..."
- The Elders, Hopi Nation, Oraibi

8 years ago, I could not sleep because the streets were packed with celebration. Today, the faces on the bus are as long as this horrific fever dream. Cold sweat, cold rain.

Woke up & DOW Jones futures were down 700 points. Back to bed.

Uhhhh!

I really miss the Scissor Sisters.

Is this like King Tutt's tomb, and now a curse will befall all who dared tresspass?

I love a kiki. Oh, what a wonderful lime.

Black Mirror's Season 3 Premier ecplains why I have largely disconnected and don't participate in a large number of things.

Why is every place built in the last 7 years on 14th Street (between U & P) a white person factory?

"We gotta let go of all of our ghosts-- we both know we ain't kids no more." -- Adrle bringing the horror.