meditation

Fake News from my Real Senses

I had a fascinating experience while floating. For those who don’t know, floating means spending time in a sensory deprivation tank, floating in water with e...

My New Meditation Cushion

After twenty years of regular use, I finally had to get a new meditation cushion. As with my previous one, I decided to go back to Dharma Crafts. This time I...

Escape from Noise

Art Bell has returned to broadcasting! The other night, he interviewed Joe Rogan. Among other things, he talked about floatation tanks. I had meant to try on...

My First Poetry Reading

I sit here in my home away from home. I sit on a chair and listen to the loud crowd and louder music. I sit in wonder as poets take the stage. Usually I c...

Why Ruby Works

I recently wrote that I had begun drinking beer and coding in C++ again. I wondered about a possible correlation. I found one. Both can cause headaches. I’ve...

Scrivener

I have discovered an awesome writing tool for the Mac called Scrivener. They also make a version for Windows, but I cannot use Windows for psychological reas...

Karate Adult

Some time ago, I wrote about Loretta’s adaptive sports expo. I saw a karate demonstration which really inspired me. Because of the interest shown by all invo...