Archive for November, 2010

Got Books?

Posted: 11/28/2010 in Uncategorized
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I wanted to pass the word along on this great idea by Rod from Shambhala SunSpace and The Worst Horse. He put together this video on how you can donate your used dharma books to prisoners who can put them to great use at the Prison Dharma Network. Check it out and make a donation [...]

Happy Thanksgiving

Posted: 11/25/2010 in Social, Spiritual
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I know I’m a bit late on this, as the day is almost over, but I wanted to say I hope the three of you that read this blog had a Happy Thanksgiving and spent some valuable time with your family and/or friends. I had a quandary as far as what to do about Thanksgiving [...]

Hanging out at the Rest Stop

Posted: 11/23/2010 in Buddhism, Spiritual
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Whenever we take a road trip somewhere, we have to stop for fuel or to take care of our human necessities, so we stop at a gas station or rest stop along the way. We need to get out and stretch our legs after being cooped up in a cage. I have related my practice [...]

When Death comes calling…

Posted: 11/06/2010 in Metal, Music
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It has been an interesting few months in my neck of the woods. Our underground music scene has been rocked by 4 deaths of local musicians, 3 of the 4 involving vehicle accidents, and I personally knew all but one of them. I have spent some time reflecting on their lives and the loss our [...]