Saturday, July 14, 2012

Happy 100th, Woody Guthrie



Woody Guthrie would have turned 100 this year. Here's Billy Bragg performing "Way Over Yonder in the Minor Key," one of the songs I really like. For a rendition of "This Land is Your Land," view my July 4, 2012 post.

Democracy Now special

Ellis Paul Blog Post

Monday, July 9, 2012

Lake House


Wouldn't it be nice to have a lake house? I don't have one, but I have a friend who does. Isn't the view from her deck beautiful? She invited a few of the people she knows who are participating in Women Swimmin' for an easy practice swim in Cayuga Lake.

I can't believe that in just 40 days, I'll be swimming the 1.2 miles across Cayuga Lake. Unfortunately, I was late to today's swim because I had to take Walter to the vet for his annual exam, but I did get to swim a little bit. I'm very grateful to have the practice. I can swim over a mile in the pool, but the lake is different - and so much harder! With the currents and lack of visibility, I was worn out even going a short distance. It was also strange to feel the weeds floating around.

If you don't know, Women Swimmin' is a 300-women swim across Cayuga Lake to raise money for HospiCare and Palliative Care Services of Tompkins County. I need sponsors in my fundraising efforts, so please visit my fundraising page or let me know if you are more comfortable with providing a check!

Quotation of the Day

"Leave everything as it is and rest your weary mind,"

~as quoted by Lama Surya Das in Awakening the Buddha Within

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Doggy Play Time


Norman had a great time as usual at Doggy Play Time (aka Dog Socialization class) held at the SPCA of Tompkins County.
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