Tag Archives: primate

The Walking Primate

Posted on April 17, 2012 by liveoaklinda

I sometimes say that walking saved my life.  That’s not the literal truth, but there were many days when it felt like that.  Conversely, there were days when even walking around the grocery store felt like an impossibly painful chore … Continue reading →

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Practicing the Everyday

Posted on April 13, 2012 by liveoaklinda

Just in case it isn’t obvious, one of the reasons I’m writing this blog is to share my practice of being present in everyday life.  Like most of us, I’ve spent many years not exactly in this mode – in … Continue reading →

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Mighty Dust & Dusty Mites

Posted on April 8, 2012 by liveoaklinda

Scientific American is my favored bedtime reading.  The only drawback to this habit is when articles about climate change cause insomnia.  This is not an infrequent occurrence, as SA is very diligent about beating the climate change drum & I’m listening carefully. … Continue reading →

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Fish on the Ceiling, Fish on the Plate

Posted on April 2, 2012 by liveoaklinda

I love that we are related to fish. Fish are kind of an art theme in our home.  Years ago, I made a random online bid for a trio of ceramic fish as part of a fundraiser for the Planning … Continue reading →

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High School English Teacher & Six-Legged Giant

Posted on March 29, 2012 by liveoaklinda

I happened to recently reconnect with my wonderful high school English teacher from long ago in Los Angeles, or more specifically, the Valley.  Yes, I admit it, I’m a southern to northern California transplant, but that was 45 years ago … Continue reading →

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