Chilly in the Bay this morning.
Following yesterday's 30 mph (plus) winds, today's air, though much slower, feels like a cold knife that's come ashore from the depths of the Pacific to slash at my core, which was so pleasantly brought to boil during my last visit to Texas a few days ago.
Much has happened since my last update. New York was a hit... and a bust. I realized that while it was great to see my friends and become a bit more acquainted with the 'city that never sleeps' I really should have only stayed in NY for about four days. I was there for seven. Three too long. This Texas boy couldn't hang. And where's my 'Pilobolus' t-shirt, dammit! Alas, I left NY bruised, smiling, and dead tired. From there I went on to Kansas and spent about ten days with old friends and colleagues. It was great to see all of them and it was great to feel the open road once more. In the Bay area that sort of 'open road' thing isn't as easy to find.
After my visit to Kansas, I returned to the Bay area and everything was (obviously) very pleasant and perfect and easy and blah, blah, blah... not much changes around here.
Now, as for now, I'm just returning from another Texas visit. Why? Mostly because I have a new niece. This is my sister's second child (both being girls) and *now* I am an uncle of two.
Now. It's healthy to think about life in its current state. When someone is typically asked about 'now' they often quickly review the past and capture the future in order to assemble a statement or word that is reflective of what has happened and what they wish to happen. "Dean, what are you doing right now?" Well, right now I'm on the Internet updating my blog. This means that I'm reflecting on my past and present, and might write something about my future. I think it's important to ask people what they're doing now. It's also important to remain curious as to how they arrived at that location and where they intend to go. This curiosity holds answers that amplify the moment and help add to the celebration of 'now.' Yes, don't forget to celebrate. Too often we get caught up in the details. Next time you're around someone ask them about now, have a genuine curiosity for the details leading up to that moment in their life and what they wish to happen afterward, and then help them celebrate that very moment of 'now.' Try to stay old-fashioned about it, too. No e-mailing or Facebook Wall writing. Write a letter or have a face-to-face conversation.
Now, I have two beautiful nieces. The oldest, Evelyn, is 3.5 years of age. The other, Liza, is brand spankin' new.
Much has happened since my last update. New York was a hit... and a bust. I realized that while it was great to see my friends and become a bit more acquainted with the 'city that never sleeps' I really should have only stayed in NY for about four days. I was there for seven. Three too long. This Texas boy couldn't hang. And where's my 'Pilobolus' t-shirt, dammit! Alas, I left NY bruised, smiling, and dead tired. From there I went on to Kansas and spent about ten days with old friends and colleagues. It was great to see all of them and it was great to feel the open road once more. In the Bay area that sort of 'open road' thing isn't as easy to find.
After my visit to Kansas, I returned to the Bay area and everything was (obviously) very pleasant and perfect and easy and blah, blah, blah... not much changes around here.
Now, as for now, I'm just returning from another Texas visit. Why? Mostly because I have a new niece. This is my sister's second child (both being girls) and *now* I am an uncle of two.
Now. It's healthy to think about life in its current state. When someone is typically asked about 'now' they often quickly review the past and capture the future in order to assemble a statement or word that is reflective of what has happened and what they wish to happen. "Dean, what are you doing right now?" Well, right now I'm on the Internet updating my blog. This means that I'm reflecting on my past and present, and might write something about my future. I think it's important to ask people what they're doing now. It's also important to remain curious as to how they arrived at that location and where they intend to go. This curiosity holds answers that amplify the moment and help add to the celebration of 'now.' Yes, don't forget to celebrate. Too often we get caught up in the details. Next time you're around someone ask them about now, have a genuine curiosity for the details leading up to that moment in their life and what they wish to happen afterward, and then help them celebrate that very moment of 'now.' Try to stay old-fashioned about it, too. No e-mailing or Facebook Wall writing. Write a letter or have a face-to-face conversation.
Now, I have two beautiful nieces. The oldest, Evelyn, is 3.5 years of age. The other, Liza, is brand spankin' new.
starts July 30
July 30 I head to New York to see several people. Primarily my bros. Jun and Cody. Jun is with the World Class performing act called Pilobolus.
I'm looking highly forward to this as it'll be my first time to set foot on New York concrete for longer than a few hours. I'll also get to see several other friends and old colleagues while I'm there. That reminds me, I need to study up on the transit system, oh, and rob a bank while I'm at it (no job = not much cash!). Nevertheless, I'll find a way to make it work.
I'll stay in New York for a week and then I'm off to Kansas to breathe some familiar air and absorb some old friendships for the next ten days. I never thought I'd miss Kansas. Well, at least not this soon. What makes it difficult, honestly, is when friends post pictures like this...
taken by David Ryan: 7/16/2009
I really miss big Tornado Alley thunderstorms. I can count on one hand how many times it's sprinkled over the past four months here in the Palo Alto area. Hell, I can count on two fingers.
Stay tuned for an update on my trip and adventures in NY and KS.
Coincidentally, if I hadn't biked across the country last year, I would've met up with them in New York around this time as they perform every year for a month solid at the Joyce Theater.
I'm looking highly forward to this as it'll be my first time to set foot on New York concrete for longer than a few hours. I'll also get to see several other friends and old colleagues while I'm there. That reminds me, I need to study up on the transit system, oh, and rob a bank while I'm at it (no job = not much cash!). Nevertheless, I'll find a way to make it work.
I'll stay in New York for a week and then I'm off to Kansas to breathe some familiar air and absorb some old friendships for the next ten days. I never thought I'd miss Kansas. Well, at least not this soon. What makes it difficult, honestly, is when friends post pictures like this...
taken by David Ryan: 7/16/2009
I really miss big Tornado Alley thunderstorms. I can count on one hand how many times it's sprinkled over the past four months here in the Palo Alto area. Hell, I can count on two fingers.
Stay tuned for an update on my trip and adventures in NY and KS.
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