“Any emotion, if it is sincere, is involuntary.” ~Mark Twain

“Have a mind that is open to everything, and attached to nothing.” ~Tilopa

“If it isn’t good, let it die. If it doesn’t die, make it good.” ~Achaan Chah

“After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.” ~Aldous Huxley

“We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” ~T.S. Eliot

“Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth” ~Pema Chodron

“Till the false is seen as false, truth is not.” ~Jiddu Krishnamurti

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” ~Leo Tolstoy

A great deal of the chaos in the world occurs because people don’t appreciate themselves.” ~Chogyam Trungpa

I think BG and Tache are going to miss each other. Maybe BG should stay here.

Belle wondering when she'll get a taste of my yogurt.

http://ping.fm/wjdnx

Meatloaf w/ chz sauce, pinto beans & rice & cornbread muffins w/ fresh corn.

Pork pulled, back in the braise, time to toast some buns!!!

Pink Lemonade Cake with Berries

Roasted shrimp, mashed sweet potatoes & parmesan zucchini & corn...mom is happy! ;-)

Mango+tomato salad, rice+peas w/beurre blanc sauce & smoked sausage

My Favorite Museum

Witte Museum Depot

The Witte Museum in San Antonio has been a favorite since childhood

Pink Lemonade Layer Cake

Mom wanted southern fried chicken, I opted for memories of Canada

Desde mi cocina

My Musical Abilities

Cello

Several actually. I play trumpet, baritone, piano, bass guitar and bassoon.



I'd like to learn guitar, harp and cello.

OK. These look better. Need the squish. ;-)

Doubletree Cookies...I'm tired

Dinner: Dirty Rice w/ Garlic Sauteed Spinach & Sundried Tomatoes

Extreme Sports? Bring it on!

Nokia Snowboarding Big Air World Cup 04

Snowboarding!!!

Sunrise vs. Sunset

Pike's Place Collage

Sunset at Pike's Market in Seattle

My cute lil napper :-)

Just napping while dad watches TV