reflection
21 entries in 2014 · oldest first
2014
first: friendship across time & space. now: bt- "a song across wires". soon: nerve cleansing. -- call to god in whatever tounge you know -- xo
All of these Facebook Movies have been giving me the feels.
I knew I had to share mine after I welled up more than a little seeing parties, marriage, and children-- not in that order! It's us, after all!
I hope you like mine as much i've enjoyed watching y'all's.
...and if you haven't yet... #FacebookIs10
I knew I had to share mine after I welled up more than a little seeing parties, marriage, and children-- not in that order! It's us, after all!
I hope you like mine as much i've enjoyed watching y'all's.
...and if you haven't yet... #FacebookIs10
in imageAugust 2007
A 400 year old banyan (with a temple inside).
January 2014
A 400 year old banyan (with a temple inside).
January 2014
NFL Remonstration #5:
"The news that former Missouri defensive end Michael Sam is gay holds significant social and cultural ramifications. But from a purely football perspective, his decision to come out prior to May's NFL draft will make his path to the league daunting, eight NFL executives and coaches told SI.com.
In blunt terms, they project a significant drop in Sam's draft stock, a publicity circus and an NFL locker room culture not prepared to deal with an openly gay player. Sam, the SEC Defensive Player of the Year, was projected as a mid- to late-round draft pick prior to his announcement.
While none of the executives overtly condemned Sam's decision, their opinions illuminated an NFL culture in which an openly gay player -- from the draft room to the locker room -- faces long odds and a lonely path."
"The news that former Missouri defensive end Michael Sam is gay holds significant social and cultural ramifications. But from a purely football perspective, his decision to come out prior to May's NFL draft will make his path to the league daunting, eight NFL executives and coaches told SI.com.
In blunt terms, they project a significant drop in Sam's draft stock, a publicity circus and an NFL locker room culture not prepared to deal with an openly gay player. Sam, the SEC Defensive Player of the Year, was projected as a mid- to late-round draft pick prior to his announcement.
While none of the executives overtly condemned Sam's decision, their opinions illuminated an NFL culture in which an openly gay player -- from the draft room to the locker room -- faces long odds and a lonely path."
A 6-month "cleanse" on all "yoga" internet trafficking? No blogs, no elephant journal, no message boards, no youtubes. Good mental hygiene or unrealistic?
Sunday observations: a) these churches need to pay taxes. B) driving in NE is not unlike India.
The manner of dress in these older ashtanga videos? So many feelings. I'm not even talking OLD-old. I can't look away.
Listening to Linkin Park's "Hybrid Theory" (2000) and remembering angsty lyric filled AIM away messages. #tbt
Watched my first episode of Jersey Shore (ever) while waiting at the barber. Hurts my heart.
Power Dynamics, Race, Gender and Ashtanga Yoga, RuPaul. Solange Knowles. Facebook feed, somedays you get me.
I took rest today for 5 full minutes & then read Facebook for another 10 from under my blankie. Maybe I should take rest more often.
wsj.comForgotten Negatives From theJeff Widener is the photographer who took the famousRetweeted Wall Street Journal (@WSJ):
The story behind the "Tank Man" photo taken near #Tiananmen Square on June 5, 1989:
The story behind the "Tank Man" photo taken near #Tiananmen Square on June 5, 1989:
nytimes.comOpinion | India’s Feudal RapistsYou can’t understand sexual violence in India without understanding caste.Retweeted The New York Times (@nytimes):
You can't understand sexual violence in India without understanding the caste system via @nytopinion
You can't understand sexual violence in India without understanding the caste system via @nytopinion
I want to talk about food, sex, power, and money.
For what it's worth, "Integrative Studies" is what GMU called the program I was in. Without a shadow of a doubt, that is the field in which I work, live, and by which I hope to die. xo. happy pride!
Seeing a lot of stuff locally for "yoga teacher trainings." I can't make the hours add up to 200 for most. How ya gonna talk about truthfulness and then get grimey with the hours?
"Allow yourself the uncomfortable luxury of changing your mind" - Marina Popova
How long will it take me to shake my real accent? 10 years of speech therapy melted in the fire of family and fireworks. I ain't mad 'bout it.
Real Batmen for Real Beauty. (had to go through the 60's to get to the 2000's. umm, time to relink: http://michaeljoelhall.com/dont-hater-selfies-radical-self-acceptance-yoga-internet/
advocate.comBoys Wear Skirts to Class in Protest After School Fines Trans Girl for Wearing SkirtWhen a trans student was fined by her Rio de Janeiro high school for wearing a skirt, her classmates hatched a plan.Retweeted The Cowlicker (@TheCowlicker):
Good on 'em! 🙂
Boys Wear Skirts to Class in Protest After School Fines Trans Girl for Wearing Skirt
Good on 'em! 🙂
Boys Wear Skirts to Class in Protest After School Fines Trans Girl for Wearing Skirt
Retweeted Washington Post (@washingtonpost):
NFL penalizes Muslim player for praying on the field after a touchdown
NFL penalizes Muslim player for praying on the field after a touchdown
theguardian.comThe trouble with modern friendship‘Panic-merchants worry that online social networks will replace offline friendships, turning users into basement-dwelling zombies, unable to converse face-to-face,’ Oliver Burkeman saysRetweeted Vince Favilla (@vincefavilla):
The trouble with modern friendship:
The trouble with modern friendship:
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