SPOILER ALERT!!! If you haven’t watched the Idol final yet, don’t read this. Ok, so last nite was the final for the 2009 American Idol. I have watched every week since the final 12 were in place, and have to say that Adam has been my favorite since day 1, … Continue reading
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVxjpaXsOVA] On the last full day of out trip to Bhutan, we were fortunate to attend the Paro Tsechu, one of Bhutan’s most important festivals. The dances are performed by trained monks and laymen wearing costumes that depict the creatures that one can expect to meet after death. The festival … Continue reading
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-iNH1z_bOk] Water coming off the mountain propells this beautiful prayer wheel near the Tiger’s Nest Monastery
OK, it was brought to my attention from fellow blogger and friend Mo Brock that there is an entire fake cd out there by T.T. and Mario that has not made my list. Seems it was the object of a “commercial” starring a creepy-crawley Jason Bateman and funny-cute Amy Poehler … Continue reading
yesterday, in an attempt to find something, anything, decent on the radio, i surfed the dial. (i don’t have xm radio in my car, and i forgot to bring my ipod). i turned on some station that was talking about stupid song lyrics, and i was laughing my ass off … Continue reading
Kismet I found this poem when i was looking for a card to send to my mom from her granddogs, and it touched me deeply. For much of my life, i have had at least one dog sharing my life. There was a time, ten years ago, following the untimely … Continue reading
In wrapping -up our trip to Bhutan, i thought i’d share some random photo’s/thoughts with you. The photo above is the “Tiger’s Nest”, one of Bhutan’s most important religious sites. Completed in 1692, the temple hangs on a cliff at 10,200 feet. It takes over two hours to walk there, … Continue reading
Throughout your 40’s, you get a birthday week. (i made that rule when i turned 40) At 50, you get a whole birthday month. (Again, my rule–as i remind HK, “jules rules”). My month is coming to an end, so i celebrated this weekend w/ 80 or so friends. It … Continue reading
April 4, 2009, my 50th birthday, was the most difficult physical trial that i have ever endured. OhMyGod, it was soooo hard! I woke up with major stomach issues and no appetite (high altitude zaps your hunger), and we set off early to make the pass at a reasonable … Continue reading
I hate to admit this, but normally i am pretty “doom and gloom” about this world on which we live. i see evidence of the abuse that we heap on our planet. when i return home to Appalachia, i look at what once were the majestic mountains that i loved while … Continue reading