I had an odd dream two nights ago. I was seated around a table with a group of people whose faceless identities I could not place, but in my dream, I knew them well. There was a blind girl seated across from me. At least, someone next to me told me so. I remembered feeling... Continue Reading →
Gilligan’s First Week
I first saw his adorable muzzle in a Craigslist ad that sounded desperate. The ad was sparse, not much information to speak of, and only a couple of photos, but my instincts were buzzing. There was something immediate and absolute about this dog, and I knew I needed to act fast. The lady who picked... Continue Reading →
Sunshine on My Shoulders
…make me peel and burn and turn a nice raw umber. I do mean raw, as it does feel hot and toasty at the start of what eventually turns into a nice dark tan. My problem is, it is never consciously induced, so I always get the weirdest tan lines that develop around the various... Continue Reading →
Happier than God
This is a weblog about Taoism. I very rarely, if ever, review books of the non-Taoie tradition because I only have a finite amount of time and space, which I try to dedicate to the pursuit of things more Taoie. Once in a blue moon, however, there comes along a book that, in no way,... Continue Reading →
Creating Something Out of Almost Nothing
Tao Te Ching - Chapter 11 Thirty spokes join in one hub In its emptiness, there is the function of a vehicle Mix clay to create a container In its emptiness, there is the function of a container Cut open doors and windows to create a room In its emptiness, there is the function... Continue Reading →
It All Matters – Petey Roxx
Check him out! Sizzling new artist Petey Roxx has a latest new release, It All Matters. It is hot off the sound tracks and is hitting the airwaves TODAY!!! It All Matters is now available for your listening enjoyment. You can download it right here.
I’m on Twitter!
Hi y'all! I finally reactivated my thetaobabe twitter account, just to stay current with all my friends. Please add me so I can keep up with all your twitterings.
Winter Garden
When September peeks around the corner and the sweet spice of autumn sparkles in the air, I know that it is time to cut back my dahlias, put in my marigolds, and start the watercress and the swiss chard planting. Winter planting, unlike spring planting where anything grows, is decidedly targeted at a grouping of... Continue Reading →
Babies of the Green Variety
After one week of babying them inside the tiny greenhouse, they have grown large enough to plant in the tray planters. Here they will stay until they are large enough to be transplanted out into the large vegetable planter box. At this tiny stage, all sprouts look the same. I have to label them so... Continue Reading →
Sisters of an Ancient Bloodline
Last week, my little sister came to visit me, all the way from Texas. Living so far away from my family, it is rare that I get to see any of my sisters (yes, I do have another sister who is older than me, and yes, that does make me the dreaded, dull, boring middle... Continue Reading →
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