I read today’s #reverb10 prompt and was buffeted immediately by a wave of resistance. Writing. What do you do each day that doesn’t contribute to your writing — and can you eliminate it? (via Leo Babauta @zen_habits) How DARE anyone think I do ANYTHING that doesn’t contribute to my writing? Don’t you think I would [...]
Calling Myself Out
I am a hypocrite. Yesterday, I had a wee ranting session about the toxin nature of gossip in the work place. Today, I spent half an hour critiquing American Idol – past and present contestants, the lengths of Paula Abdul’s eyelashes, the doughy physiques of various old rockers - with my office mates. And it was [...]
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Guilty Pleasures
How many times have you prefaced a comment about something you love to watch, purchase or do by calling it a “guilty pleasure”? I was recently talking to some friends about our favorite television shows – not the most profound of conversation topics but one in which Angelenos frequently engage – and I was struck [...]
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Most Pleasurables: September 2009
I know I’m beginning to sound like a broken record, but I have no idea where September went. I’m completely freaked out by seeing all the Halloween decorations coming out, not to mention the number of conversations I’m suddenly having about December holiday plans… SLOW DOWN, PEOPLE! Let’s all just take a deep breath and [...]
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Most Pleasurables: June 2009
It’s been a while since I’ve been able to look back on a month and find a few pleasurable things to highlight. In fact, March is the last time I visited this theme. Damn! I’m thrilled to jump back into the habit of pausing for a moment to reflect on the previous few weeks and [...]
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