Month: January 2012
Dharamsala, Day 2
A knock came on the door, about 10 minutes ago. It was self’s all-faithful guide, Max, who is 25 years old, who just got married to Gita,…… Read more “Dharamsala, Day 2”
Reading ONE STORY in Dharamsala
Self ditched her group in Bir. All she could tell Mrinalini was: I just realized, I want to be alone! Mrinalini said, “You only found out TODAY?”…… Read more “Reading ONE STORY in Dharamsala”
Monkeys!
Monkeys on the roof of the resort! Their antics sound like large bangs, as if a crane had dropped a heavy chunk of cement on the roof. …… Read more “Monkeys!”
A Few Things Self Has Learned Since Arriving in India
Self is amazed to discover that India reminds her so much of the Philippines: People are the same everywhere: Self must make sure to wear a scarf,…… Read more “A Few Things Self Has Learned Since Arriving in India”
“A Short, Dark Young Man”
New Delhi, here comes self! After numerous bumblings, ditherings, late-night confabulations (with self, in her head), and much badgering of Newark Continental Baggage Office (“I need my…… Read more ““A Short, Dark Young Man””
“Justified” Season 3, Episode 2
Someone ought to tell Denzel that story. — Chief Deputy Art Mullen This episode seems to be focused mainly on Chief Deputy Art Mullen. Yay! Nick Searcy…… Read more ““Justified” Season 3, Episode 2″
Amazing Drew
We met at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. Since then, he’s become self’s partner in crime, the one who hopes to set one of self’s…… Read more “Amazing Drew”
The Calendar: February and March 2012
Self lives always in the future. Always, always. It’s her bugaboo: she is always anticipating (or dreading). The only relief is through writing. Her 2012 “Zen Mind”…… Read more “The Calendar: February and March 2012”
Sun Tzu Now: Robert Greene’s THE 48 LAWS OF POWER
Reputation is a treasure to be carefully collected and hoarded. Especially when you are first establishing it, you must protect it strictly, anticipating all attacks on it. …… Read more “Sun Tzu Now: Robert Greene’s THE 48 LAWS OF POWER”
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