Embedded in the title is the link to an article that adds to my joy at living unencumbered by the biological imperatives of childrearing and wage-earning in 2007. Imagine buying in to any of these social networks! Talk about the Emperor's New Clothes!!!!
The article is both funny and terrifying. The youngblood writing it has a very entertaining style and a devilish command of the vernacular. Laugh or shudder as you will.
Oh, and the article goes a long way in explaining the growing attraction to Zen Buddhism in the U.S. In the ancient Orient, monks shaved their heads upon entering the monastery as a way of giving up external clues referencing the social networks of the day. Perhaps today's budding Buddhists are taking a similar stance. (Though in my case, the initial attraction was respite from incessant noise- verbal and otherwise).
This post does no service whatsoever to the beautiful and spiritually rich day I had with my cousin and sister at the Pink Ribbon Spa. The memories of the day are sparkling and untouched by the ludicrousness of popular culture ala consumerism.
Lighten Up
from Gaia.com
The View from Arizona
Life renewing itself.
Vince Pitelka Workshop
What I am seeing and learning to do this week. Click on image to learn more about Vince Pitelka and his work.
Everything You Need to Know About Religion
Photo by Amelie Sourget (credit is linked to photo)
Zen Machine
Myra the Maytag resides at Loonsong Cabin in Traverse City, MI. Read about her on 8/24 post.
Art in Progress
Glaze feats- Getting ready for my Aug. 16-17 show at the Everett Marina
To Do List
Thinking about my next Zen retreat. Image from growabrain.typepad.com
Seattle Zen Garden
Rocks on the space heater add a few more therms to the room.
Things Kittens Will Do
6/6/08 Lula the warrior kitten drinks with a straw.
Is It Really Zen?
A Zen Lesson-Click Picture
You Can Learn a Lot from a Cat
See post dated May 9 to learn what Tuxedo taught me.
Monkey Mind
From growabrain.typepad.com
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