A Mindful Life

I’d been meaning to knit a small purse that will hold my wallet and keys and that I can fit into my messenger/laptop bag. I no longer carry a purse; my wallet goes into the front pocket on my laptop bag. But sometimes a girl needs just to carry her wallet. Unfortunately, I’ve nearly walked [...]

A peek into my parents’ back yard in central New York last September. Summer wanders south for its date with the southern hemisphere. I can hardly believe that it’s been almost a year since my visit.

At last, I’ve finished! I’m looking forward to using it when the weather turns chilly. Three balls of Cashsoft Aran: 57% extra fine merino, 33% microfiber, 10% cashmere / 50 grams / 87 meters / 95 yards each; colorway SH010; on size 7 needles

I did not attend the 1,000-hour gathering with my coworkers today. I slept instead. My energy levels have been low. For whatever reason, I find the commute to the city and the 10+-hour days taxing in a way that years ago I wouldn’t have. Tuesday evening at the SF Connect party I felt dizzy and [...]

Tuesday was the launch of SF Connect, a volunteer program in the city that focuses on helping the homeless, improving city environment, delivering technology to low-income families, and mentoring youth. If you’re interested in helping, visit the site and see how easy it is to give a day to SF. Hands On Bay Area is [...]

Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction. –Blaise Pascal

This was my mind before I had my massage last week. It was cluttered and chaotic — monkey mind is the term. The massage cleared the tension from my body. I’m still feeling the healing effects of it. 7×10 inch black ink and marker on sketch paper