8:01 pm – first toast of the night: “all for one and one for all” and “we’re done playing nice – with everyone in our lives”; Second toast to the dude who plays the Duke of Suffolk on The Tudors; Third toast to Marcia and all the politicians who run so we don’t have [...]

I was worried about what to do about a problem. I know, I know. Posting to my blog is a public forum, and I couldn’t really expect a person who knew her prying eyes bothered me to have the discipline or courtesy to stay away. What is so bleeping interesting about my life [...]

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The dancer featured in these photos is doing what is called a fancy dance. The video was taken with my digital camera, so I apologize for the poor quality.
I have been going to powwows with my mom and my sister for twelve years. I enjoy seeing the dancers return each year and watching [...]

James Hollis, Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life:
A mystery so profound that none of us really seems to grasp it until it has indisputably grasped us, is that some force transcendent to ordinary consciousness is at work within us to bring about our ego’s overthrow. No, it is not some malevolent [...]

wake up in toronto, my favourite city. a crisp, clear day.
first stop is the hockey hall of fame. photo with the stanley cup. search the displays for anything sidney crosby. sadly, there is little, as he is only two years in the league. oh well.
next stop is the [...]

View from terrace at Panorama, the 51st Floor Restaurant at the Manulife CentreTaken with my cellphone

Life is busy this week. I still want to write about a perfect day.
Until I have time, I leave you with this quote from James Hollis in his book Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life:
Yet it is clear that we cannot choose not to choose, for not choosing is a [...]

Toronto, Ontario
The Stanley Cup
Lord Stanley’s Cup – The Original

My favorite city

I’m always excited when I start a new book in my study of shadow. There is so much to learn. The authors present their ideas in ways that enable me to take them and use them to look at my own life from new perspectives. Reading leads to those familiar “a-ha” moments [...]

Freewill Astrology:
Libra Horoscope for week of May 17, 2007
“There can be no transformation of darkness into light and of apathy into movement without emotion,” wrote psychologist Carl Jung. That should be your motto in the coming week, Libra. Clear thinking and impeccable logic will not be sufficient to guide you to your next great adventure. [...]

Yesterday a friend told me that I had indeed changed due to the events of this past week. She said that I need to stop censoring what I say on my blog and get back to being myself.
James Hollis writes:
How sad, indeed, how tragic it is that one becomes allied against one’s own nature. [...]

Your Inner Color is Orange

Your Personality: A total daredevil, you’ll try any thrill. You’re easily bored and you prefer to be on the go.
You in Love: You see love as an adventure, and you find most men dull. You need someone who challenges you!
Your Career: Your ideal job is flexible, fun, and maybe a little [...]

I keep reading through what I posted yesterday and wondering if it makes any sense. It didn’t seem coherent to me last night.
Of course, I was watching the Sopranos on HBO On Demand and wondering where the hell did Tony suddenly get this enormous gambling problem. I felt like I’d missed [...]

James Hollis:
Expressed in its most functional way, the Shadow is composed of all those aspects of ourselves that have a tendency to make us uncomfortable with ourselves. The Shadow is not just what is unconscious, it is what discomforts the sense of self we wish to have.
more later when I have more time [...]

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Since when is it a crime to take action to defend yourself?
What are you supposed to do when you start to feel like someone keeps trying to play games with you?
Do you let them go ahead? Or do you try to get them to stop?
First you use subtle warnings. And then when [...]

Eastern Conference final series: Ottawa Senators vs. Buffalo Sabres
Western Conference final series: Anaheim Ducks vs. Detroit Red Wings
Schedule
2007 WESTERN CONFERENCE FINAL
#1 Detroit vs. #2 Anaheim
Friday, May 11 7:30 p.m. Anaheim at Detroit – VERSUS, NHL Radio
Sunday, May 13 7:30 p.m. Anaheim at Detroit – VERSUS, NHL Radio
Tuesday, May 15 9:00 p.m. Detroit at Anaheim [...]

Damien RiceI finally found a decent live version. Not work safe.
This song has gotten me through some tough times this year. Or should I say this song is keeping me sane?

I can’t wait to see him perform in Toronto.