So I was just browsing around and saw the new Twilight promo with all of those hot native dudes and I was just thinking how Ed from Northern Exposure is the hottest, so I wonder, hmm, what's Ed up to these days so I am looking around and find that I can add him to my list of famous people born in Winfield. Winfield is the place where my parents met, it is the place where Phil Lesh's mother was born and has been sort of prominent lately because I am trying hard to get my family and myself or at least just myself down to the bluegrass festival that is held therein.

Hmmm

so I did it. I joined up with the heavy metal marimba band. It's a whole lot of nothing right now, there are no other members that I can tell but the record is just lacking bass. It's really interesting stuff and very zappa esque with some seriously chop oriented fastness. I've gotta say that so far I like it.

hmmm.

Ouch

Dabbers showed up at 2 with nightmares so I ended up on the couch. Our couch is a love seat. Not sure what she's nightmaring about, yesterday was pretty regular. She has discovered the joys of serial literature. Yesterday as she finished Ruby the Red Fairy she came a running to tell me that "Mama! We have to get the next book so I can find out what happens next!" So I head to the internet where I find that the series goes on for 88 books with more planned. And now I am really behind on my reading because I wanna read her stuff too. And then I had this incredibly funny thought that maybe Daisy Meadows (the author) is actually Tom the bad neighbor. HA HA

So yesterday while getting into the first of the sun sals brokedown palace came on the show I was listening to and all of a sudden I was Jerry lying there by himself dying on that bed like he did. I am trying to document these things that happen on the mat where I'm gone and someone else is here, not sure why.

Everything just really goes so much better when I DO the yoga.

that is all

guarding against fingertip bruising

I hate it when that happens. Today I am off to audition for a marimba fronted heavy metal band. Could be interesting. Then comes Outskirts rehearsal, where I shall employ tree pose and a loud ohm at that one that is always after my goat.

I finally have found a yarn a pattern combination with which to make my next thing(s?), I felt like the tibetan sand painter guys yesterday when I frogged my almost completed and almost 100g intricately cabled glove, which was just the wrong size. John felt that they insulted his manhood so I was left with the task of completing the first and making the second without the inspiration of knowing that I would enjoy them or even knowing WHO would, and I am not interested in making this project for random OTHER, this yarn is for me or mine.

But now I have learned to make the most awesomest sock cuff ever and I think I need to go and invest in some washing machine bags. If folks would keep the hand knits out of the dryer I wouldn't have to suffer the loss of so many I do not think.

The Bad Plus

Is playing at 10:30 tonight. I have tickets. I'm not sure what I'm going to do to stay awake for it, other than come home for a nap after my lesson.

I have a new student, he is smart and funny. I feel like Mrs. Bennet, I can't help but wonder which of these kids are going to keep hanging around.

Ella peed at school yesterday and has been having episodes at night. We're all sort of running on stress fumes right now. I am pushing everyone to give me a little more space. We're all gearing up for me to leave for the longest time ever.

Page of swords reversed, and the hanged man. Feeling a little sensitive and ignored, but I should just get used to that as it is par for the course and really is a benefit to me in that I am free to do and think what I want. It is unfortunate that I cannot seem to interest anyone else in these things, but that cannot concern me.

Major decision of the day: Ballet or scouts? I am totally on the side of ballet but dabbers gets so sad when it runs over and we don't make it back for scouts. I am about done with scouts because after this entire year of asking to be put on the stupid parent announcement e-mail list so that I can know what is going on no one can seem to put me on this list. I do not know what is going on. I am seriously annoyed, and do not really want to be in their club anymore. It does not help that the person in charge reeks of cigarettes. I know I am a huge hippiecrit but I've got a list and that's on it. I am about done with organized anything in this town.

This post brought to you by the letters PMS

fucking hate the big 10 and I fucking hate fucking roy williams.

there. I said that too.

Ooooh, but I got a new Ashtanga book that has a page for each pose with all of my needed variations so that I can just dig in on that TODAY. That'll help immensely...

Listening

Is what I'd like for all of us to work on. I read an article today about how a medical school in Texas is using jazz improvisation to teach would be doctors to listen, to not assume that you know and start preparing your response. My daughter Abbey is amazingly bad about this and I must admit that I was too at her age and probably much longer. We are wacky, though, with our duel personality aspects so she and I do both listen well in the musical setting, her time is impeccable. Mine is alright too. Where else can we improve listening? I shall be on the lookout all day

tragedy once removed

strikes again. And I have somehow bruised the bottom of my foot under where my big toe attaches. I think it is repetitive stress clutch foot injury. ouch.

I listened to a Terrence McKenna talk about novelty, and he said that the opposite of novelty is practice. how perfect is that? I have this vision of him in warrior 2 holding each of these things in his hands. And the beat goes on. Synchronicities abound, amazing things are afoot, are they amazing and wonderful or amazing and dreadful?

Ella is also a moon in Libra girl, Abbey's moon is in Taurus. This explains so much. Since there are 2 of us now I think we should just get a cleaning service.

hmmm, happy april. On to day 3 of boot camp, today is the easiest day, although every day is a challenge when the weather is so rainy. It is hard to play at the park in the rain. So I was prompted by a synchronicity the other day to investigate my natal chart a bit, specifically my sun and moon signs together and what they might mean and here is what I found:

The Libra Moon is the most artistic of the Moons. This Moon will do anything in order to avoid a conflict (and, in fact, all general unpleasantness), but needs to learn how to handle such conflicts and be aware that facing a problem head-on in the best method of dealing with it. The Libra Moon possesses exquisite taste and is a coordinating expert. This is a charming Moon with a gentle and peace-loving nature which desires a harmonious environment in beautiful surroundings. This Moon finds crude behavior, poor manners and foul language exceedingly offensive. The Libra Moon prefers shared rather than solitary experiences.

In general, the personality of those whose Moon sign is in Libra produces an individual who likes to make friends. These are very sociable souls who are attracted to people and situations that present a sense of balance. Those governed by the Libra Moon look for partnerships in all aspects of life...love, business and friendships. As perceived by others, those governed by the Moon in Libra are considered to be popular, affectionate and generous. In short, the life of the Libra Moon individual will likely revolve around people. Most often, this means only one person...one with a powerful persuasion over the life of the Libra Moon subject. Here, the inherent love of people, company and sociality can blind those ruled by the Libra Moon to the effects of others' influence, and personal judgment can easily be swayed by those around them. There is usually artistic potential, whether or not the Libra Moon person has explored it, and this explains the love of music, paintings and fine arts in general so often associated with Libra Moon individuals. Such persons have a good fashion sense coupled with a harmonious outlook on life...partnerships and balance are invariably the key themes. Libra Moon people are usually influenced by those around them and are much more productive in the company of others. Being both charming and creative, those governed by the Moon in Libra possess excellent diplomatic skills, but the ability to see both sides can sometimes lead to a "sitting on the fence" attitude. Nonetheless, such a person has the ability to be a wonderful peacemaker when others are locked in a dispute and findings are normally beautifully articulated. The Moon in Libra indicates a great love for taking on new projects, but a tendency toward boredom once the initial excitement begins to wear thin.

Libra Moon Influence On The Fire Signs
(Aries - Leo - Sagittarius)
Provides enhanced originality to the personality
as well as individual magnetism

Libra Moon Influence On The Air Signs
(Libra - Aquarius - Gemini)
Provides a popular aspect to the personality

Libra Moon Influence On The Earth Signs
(Capricorn - Taurus - Virgo)
Provides an increased aspect of creativity to the personality

Libra Moon Influence On The Water Signs
(Cancer - Scorpio - Pisces)
Provides a strong imagination and intuitive aspect to the personality

The Gemini Sun/Libra Moon combination produces a personality which is ethereal, lighthearted, bright and totally enjoyable. These are persons with a clever sense of humor and active wit. In a very charming way, Gemini natives ruled by a Libra Moon can usually persuade and cajole others to come around to their own personal way of thinking. This is considered to be a very favorable combination with regard to making influential friends and pursuing some type of professional career. However, these Gemini subjects do not have much taste for really hard work...particularly if it requires much concentration and sustained effort. They lead active lives, invariably combining business and pleasure to good advantage. Gemini subjects governed by a Libra Moon are independent souls and dislike the feeling of being "beholden" to anyone or any obligation. While these individuals can force themselves to undertake just about anything, nobody else will have much luck in trying to stimulate a sense of duty or obligation. Life is never dull for these persons because they stay so busy either traveling (which they adore), socializing, working and/or playing. Although somewhat high-strung, these Gemini natives rarely stay in a depressive mood or state for very long. Expressive, artistic and able to communicate on a variety of levels, these are natural extroverts. Indeed, Gemini subjects who fall under the jurisdication of a Libra Moon may be such a good conversationalists that their stories become very detailed, complex and long. Romantically, these are rather fickle individuals who are extremely demanding of total justice in all personal relationships.

from http://www.novareinna.com/constellation/geminimoon.html