Life on the High Wire

I'm still here, just in get-shit-done mode, which ...

2010-03-06T17:15:09.851-05:00

I'm still here, just in get-shit-done mode, which I'm afraid precludes LOTHW posts. But soon on those, I hope.

The memoir is progressing nicely - practice and baby steps, yes - and I'm surviving one crazy final semester. Glad to hear what you're up to, and I look forward to more regular blogversations in the near future.

Dear Life on the High Wire: Have you fallen off, G...

2010-03-06T11:31:45.428-05:00

Dear Life on the High Wire:
Have you fallen off, God Forbid, please tell us your OK. As my life does revolve around your blog, I've taken to writing in my own blog, and my skills are not what they should be. But practice and baby steps make perfect. So to sum up I hope you have been chasing some good Porter House and London Broil and not settling for the Salisbury Steak, although there is something to be said for a Salisbury Steak every now and then.

For me I have been busy hopping College Campuses quite a bit as well as Catholic High schools. St Johns in Queens, St. Francis., Fordham University. By the By, the bronx this time of year is quite lovely, with the botanical gardens and the Bronx Zoo. And if you've never been to Arthur Avenue, its quite very Italian, its worth the walk.

Hi, I am new here..First post to just say hi to a...

2010-02-27T20:41:28.522-05:00

Hi,

I am new here..First post to just say hi to all community.

Thanks

Deborah - I have a fantasy of buying some sort of ...

2010-02-21T08:40:21.433-05:00

Deborah - I have a fantasy of buying some sort of trailer (have you heard of the Scamp? that's the one I want) and traveling the country for a year. It may happen. I hope you had some sun for your camping trip.

Michelle - Thanks for this. I agree, there's always a cost, and it's up to each of us to try to balance it out by giving something back.

Tusk - Thanks for the quotes. The "fearing lest I lose" especially resonated for me. When I'm afraid I move into lockdown mode, clinging tightly to whatever it is I fear losing. But it rarely works and only makes me feel small and weak, whereas my life flows best when I let go and quit worrying about loss. Something new always appears to make up for any lack.

When Shakespeare is charged with debts to his auth...

2010-02-19T14:08:57.361-05:00

When Shakespeare is charged with debts to his authors, Landor replies: "Yet he was more original than his originals. He breathed upon dead bodies and brought them into life" This is the type of man that doesn't move the world's way, but who moves the world his way.

On Money:
"Fearing lest I lose even what I have I hide it away in a napkin. Very well. I must then pay the price of my "fearing lest I lose."

"This above all, to thine own self be true; and it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man."

Stolen from Ralph Waldo Trine

The quote about privilege reminds me of a Buddhist...

2010-02-19T01:45:44.392-05:00

The quote about privilege reminds me of a Buddhist teaching -- that we all must come to terms with the fact that we WILL cause harm, simply because in order for us to live and thrive, others must go without or have less -- whether that's the animals or plants we feed on, the timber we cut to provide our paper so we can write our words, or the people providing labor so we can pursue a literary life...The trick is to acknowledge that debt and (rather than just wallow in guilt) live in complete humility and gratitude, trying every moment to give back to the world and our fellow humanoids...

Precious Moments figurines make me want to hurl. ...

2010-02-18T17:59:30.754-05:00

Precious Moments figurines make me want to hurl. And I just ate lunch. Thanks for that visual. :-P

Camping (probably in the rain) this weekend in Petaluma with friends coming for lunch on Saturday because she is OBSESSED with Airstreams. Should be interesting. ;)

Hope you're feeling better, thief!

Kathy - Thanks! Be specific, yes, or else I'll end...

2010-02-17T08:33:47.464-05:00

Kathy - Thanks! Be specific, yes, or else I'll end up trapped in a vat of mystery meat swimming in sauce. Or something. (I blame the meds. It's my excuse for everything lately.)

The Universe - You ARE listening! And channeling Rilke! Beautiful.

Barb - Oh, if only I had gotten the patience gene. Thank you for the kind words.

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2010-02-16T19:27:54.354-05:00

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There's nothing more inspiring for others nor fort...

2010-02-15T16:24:50.567-05:00

There's nothing more inspiring for others nor fortifying for ourselves than to say what is true for us.

Everything in its own time, borne along in its own fashion.

Thanks for showing us what bravery looks like.

"Our true identity is to love without fear and ins...

2010-02-15T14:51:49.976-05:00

"Our true identity is to love without fear and insecurity. Our higher potential finds us when we set our course in that direction. The power of love and compassion transforms insecurity. Love is friendship set on fire.

Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart. And try to love the questions themselves."

Yours truly,
The Universe (via Rainer Maria Rilke)

First and foremost: Congrats on graduating!! I to...

2010-02-15T12:37:55.618-05:00

First and foremost: Congrats on graduating!!
I totally believe that by saying out loud what it is you want, the Universe will provide. AMEN SISTA!! just make sure you're specific enough or you will get that salisbury steak! ;-)
Sending you lots of hugs from the Land of Entrapment! :-)

Grace - You're sweet, thank you. I seem to be on t...

2010-02-15T07:41:27.194-05:00

Grace - You're sweet, thank you. I seem to be on the mend, sans surgery. Hallelujah!

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2010-02-14T11:10:19.932-05:00

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2010-02-14T09:20:07.136-05:00

Alex and Wendi - Apparently all the good wishes and healing vibes are working. I'm feeling a skosh better this morning!

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2010-02-12T16:16:52.600-05:00

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2010-02-11T21:49:45.952-05:00

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2010-02-11T16:19:27.896-05:00

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Thanks, everyone. I really appreciate the good wis...

2010-02-11T13:54:17.718-05:00

Thanks, everyone. I really appreciate the good wishes. I see the surgeon again tomorrow and hope he'll give me some good news.

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2010-02-11T02:38:22.860-05:00

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2010-02-10T11:14:29.574-05:00

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Susan and Kathy - It's amazing how easy it is to s...

2010-02-07T11:17:13.275-05:00

Susan and Kathy - It's amazing how easy it is to slip back into old habits, though. I find myself having to constantly remind myself to keep the focus narrow, which is tough to do when there are so many options.

Tusk - I appreciate your spelling vigilance! My Merriam-Webster shows both yeses and yesses as correct - more options!