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…But I can also see things, or at least explain them to others, from the practical viewpoint: I had some wonderful, interesting experiences in California but then got to the point where there was no professional growth for me or no professional opportunities in the directions I wanted/needed and in ways that would be sustainableContinue reading “P.S.: The practical viewpoint”

Yesterday was the first day of classes at many colleges & universities, including the new one where I now work as well as the one where I used to teach in California. It was a gorgeous sunny day and I went on campus just for a few hours in the afternoon after a nice swimContinue reading “A basketful of feelings”

A few days after my emotional meltdown at his housewarming party last Saturday, my French climbing buddy invited me over for a quiet dinner at his place last night and I had a lovely evening with him, his girlfriend and two of their three housemates.  After eating dinner and sitting around the fire chatting allContinue reading “A new type of friendship”

When I was in California a month ago I met up with my climbing buddies for a nice outdoor session and then dinner there. They’re still close buddies for me and it was great seeing each other and catching up, and I was able to share with them my plans for top-surgery this upcoming winter.Continue reading ““Welcome to dude land””

I had a horrible dream last night. One of those dreams that is basically a nightmare: it wakes you up in the middle of the night and leaves such a deep impact on you that it still affects your mood and emotions when you get up the next morning.  It was in the context ofContinue reading “Horrible dream”

I’m enjoying the coziness of home during a summer storm. The rain and chilly air are nice. And it’s even nicer to be able to enjoy them from the safety and warmth of a house on a relaxed weekend afternoon.  Although I am giving myself a hard time to relax. In general lately. I’m stillContinue reading “Two quotes for this week”

From the book “A man called Ove”, towards the end:  “Love is a strange thing. It takes you by surprise.” For what it’s worth, I can totally relate to that. 

It’s not just sorrow from a returning wave of grief that I have been feeling in the past week or so. There’s something deeper, older. Something that had started resurfacing this past spring, around March. I only have inklings of what it is but I know it’s really important: I know I’m getting to theContinue reading

I love summer storms. It’s one of the many things I like about Colorado (& missed when living in coastal California): four definite seasons.  Now I’m sitting at home relaxing after a late lunch, having gotten home on my motorcycle, after a slow, powerful swim at the pool, while it was already drizzling but justContinue reading “Zen and the art of motorcycle riding”

Song: “Missile” by Dorothy (album “Rock is dead”) […] […] …  Love is destruction  But this war is mine This war is mine  …