Category Archives: General Musings

Personal Training “Review”

Posted on January 27, 2018 by favoritephilosopher

BecauseI I torture my personal trainer, Joe the Trainer, (to distinguish from Joe the Son)  much more than he tortures me, he asked if I was being nice to him on my blog. I had to admit I hadn’t been journaling … Continue reading →

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Not My New Years Resolution

Posted on January 6, 2018 by favoritephilosopher

So. Yesterday I hired a personal trainer at my gym.  This is not some New Years Resolution.  This is the realization that at age 63 if I want to learn to scuba dive I need to be in better shape. … Continue reading →

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Gentle on My Mind

Posted on August 11, 2017 by favoritephilosopher

  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ58YOgZi4M Wow. I have been so inexplicably sad the last few days over the death of Glen Campbell. The wonderful videos of his talent floating around have given me that sense that I wish I had paid more attention. … Continue reading →

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Dream On?

Posted on May 27, 2017 by favoritephilosopher

A second night of crazed dreams. This time​​ the evil was not a person but an insane situation involving Mom’s stuff and how to dispose of it. Only problem was it wasnt Mom’s stuff. It was more like a hoarder’s … Continue reading →

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Harambe

Posted on June 2, 2016 by favoritephilosopher

Wish I could let this story go, but it’s haunting. It’s all so sad. Of course the mob was hysterical, that’s understandable. The zoo had to act fast – they did not have benefit of the video to analyze. That’s … Continue reading →

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Sleep is a Funny Thing, Isn’t It?

Posted on November 3, 2015 by favoritephilosopher

Well, it happened again last night.  I didn’t really remember until Al asked me this morning “what was so funny?”   Then I remembered: I actually woke myself up because was giggling and laughing in my sleep.  I couldn’t tell … Continue reading →

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The Weather Outside

Posted on January 8, 2015 by favoritephilosopher

I am here to establish my sanity for once and for all, at least in regards to one measure: the fact that my nostalgia meter for Chicago goes off the charts when they are having weather like they are having … Continue reading →

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You Win

Posted on September 7, 2014 by favoritephilosopher

I have described before on these pages how, when I am in need of some centering, I go to the ocean not to sit in the lotus position but to dive into the waves, challenging the ocean to match my … Continue reading →

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Get Back on the Bike

Posted on September 6, 2014 by favoritephilosopher

Remember what it was like the very first time you found your perfect balance point on a two wheeled bike and the sense of freedom that jettisoned away any fear that might have lingered?  No, I mean REALLY remember, in your … Continue reading →

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Facebook Saturday morning

Posted on August 2, 2014 by favoritephilosopher

I just love Saturday mornings on Facebook…people go nuts posting snippets of wisdom, posting photos of grandkids or “breakfast with my husband” (yes im talking about you lovely Lauren I. McMillen) …I know that not everyone thinks Facebook is a … Continue reading →

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