just saw this film and i give it a thumbs up.
very sweet and cute.
this holiday season let's really remember what it's all about and live it each and every day.
peace and love and peace on earth.
peace
Friday, November 09, 2007
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Kid Nation
Kid Nation is one of the best shows on TV, in my opinion.
it's on CBS, at 8pm, on wednesday.
check it out.
peace
it's on CBS, at 8pm, on wednesday.
check it out.
peace
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
people we meet
i meet remarkable people from time to time in my work. as a cab driver, i never know who will be getting into my cab. the other day i met somebody worth telling you about.
this is a ninety year old woman who was a member of the women's air corps in world war two.
that is a remarkable story alone.
there were over a thousand women in the WAC, (women's air corps). there are now about three hundred and many of them recently attended a reunion in palm desert, california. i chauffeured one of these woman to the airport. she had many tales to tell, all remarkable and interesting. i cannot begin to relate them here.
the women of the WAC essentially flew missions that men could not, because all the men were in combat duty. without the WAC, i doubt world war two would have ended the way it did. these women made a huge difference. i personally thanked this woman for her patriotic contribution and sacrifice to her country, to our planet, and specifically to me. who knows, had it not been for such women, perhaps i would never have been born.
since the end of the war, these women were rarely recognized, compensated or even thanked. in fact, it wasn't until about 1985 when these women were officially made veterans who could then qualify for health care and a pension.
that is another sad story.
this pilot was joyful and grateful and full of life even for 90. she taught me many lessons on the thirty-five minute cab ride to the airport. and she gave me a good tip. i will never forget this hero of history who was so humble and kind.
when you think about it, we all meet hero's and remarkable people every day. we must recognize and be sure to thank them in the moment. we must be aware of every moment and be mindful to live and love within each and every second.
peace
this is a ninety year old woman who was a member of the women's air corps in world war two.
that is a remarkable story alone.
there were over a thousand women in the WAC, (women's air corps). there are now about three hundred and many of them recently attended a reunion in palm desert, california. i chauffeured one of these woman to the airport. she had many tales to tell, all remarkable and interesting. i cannot begin to relate them here.
the women of the WAC essentially flew missions that men could not, because all the men were in combat duty. without the WAC, i doubt world war two would have ended the way it did. these women made a huge difference. i personally thanked this woman for her patriotic contribution and sacrifice to her country, to our planet, and specifically to me. who knows, had it not been for such women, perhaps i would never have been born.
since the end of the war, these women were rarely recognized, compensated or even thanked. in fact, it wasn't until about 1985 when these women were officially made veterans who could then qualify for health care and a pension.
that is another sad story.
this pilot was joyful and grateful and full of life even for 90. she taught me many lessons on the thirty-five minute cab ride to the airport. and she gave me a good tip. i will never forget this hero of history who was so humble and kind.
when you think about it, we all meet hero's and remarkable people every day. we must recognize and be sure to thank them in the moment. we must be aware of every moment and be mindful to live and love within each and every second.
peace
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Sunday, September 30, 2007
two films to see and an evening visitor
i recommend seeing the films "millions" and "the game plan".
both are sweet.
and have a look at our recent evening visitor.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
3:10 To Yuma
i saw this movie today at the IMAX.
thumbs up. worth seeing, especially at the IMAX.
peace.
thumbs up. worth seeing, especially at the IMAX.
peace.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Friday, August 31, 2007
history?
from the new york times, august 31, 2007
Cellphone-Only Homes Hit a Milestone
By ALEX MINDLIN
From September 2006 to April 2007, the percentage of Americans in cellphone-only households for the first time overtook the percentage in landline-only households.
Cellphone-Only Homes Hit a Milestone
By ALEX MINDLIN
From September 2006 to April 2007, the percentage of Americans in cellphone-only households for the first time overtook the percentage in landline-only households.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
i've been recently diagnosed with high cholesterol. my doctor wants to do a "special" blood test on me which must be sent to the mayo clinic, in minnesota!, for analysis.
now i really feel special.
is there nobody in california who can do this? no facility, like, oh, say, cedars sinai or ucla med center? minnesota?
granted, the mayo clinic is a top rated hospital, but hey, so is eisenhower medical center. ain't they got a blood expert there?!
anyway, i'm grateful and fortunate and honored to have this fine medical care.
never mind what it cost me out of pocket.
this is a whole other subject for another time!
but seriously, perhaps national health care coverage FOR EVERYBODY does make sense? what do you think?
stay tuned for the blood test results.
peace
p.s. by the way, did you get your FREE SICKO health care card yet? get them at, www.michaelmoore.com
now i really feel special.
is there nobody in california who can do this? no facility, like, oh, say, cedars sinai or ucla med center? minnesota?
granted, the mayo clinic is a top rated hospital, but hey, so is eisenhower medical center. ain't they got a blood expert there?!
anyway, i'm grateful and fortunate and honored to have this fine medical care.
never mind what it cost me out of pocket.
this is a whole other subject for another time!
but seriously, perhaps national health care coverage FOR EVERYBODY does make sense? what do you think?
stay tuned for the blood test results.
peace
p.s. by the way, did you get your FREE SICKO health care card yet? get them at, www.michaelmoore.com
Monday, August 27, 2007
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
the city has just officially informed me that the weeds in front of the house are a "nuisance" and must be removed by a certain date.
how's your adventure with weeds going?
some people have a yard full of weeds intentionally. they consider them nature's wild flowers and in fact some weeds are wild flowers and some wild flowers are weeds.
it is a constant battle if you want it to be.
every day i walk around the yard and see weeds. i pull, i spray poison, and i still see weeds. i have decided to accept them. i'll continue to pull and poison, but i know they will win again and again and again and even after i'm planted.
weeds, along with taxes and death are simply another joyful part of life, so relax and enjoy.
peace
how's your adventure with weeds going?
some people have a yard full of weeds intentionally. they consider them nature's wild flowers and in fact some weeds are wild flowers and some wild flowers are weeds.
it is a constant battle if you want it to be.
every day i walk around the yard and see weeds. i pull, i spray poison, and i still see weeds. i have decided to accept them. i'll continue to pull and poison, but i know they will win again and again and again and even after i'm planted.
weeds, along with taxes and death are simply another joyful part of life, so relax and enjoy.
peace
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Thursday, August 09, 2007
bamboo cove vietnamese-french bistro
the bamboo cove will be open soon. it used to be durty nellie's, but has been COMPLETELY redesigned. it is stunning inside. the bamboo cove is at 72286 highway 111, suite j3-j4, palm desert, ca, 92260, phone number = 760-776-7999. www.bamboocoverestaurant.com. it is between subway and mamacita's. they will serve vietnamese-french cuisine. i have met the owner/chef and will write a review as soon as they open. i think this will be an exciting and welcome new addition to our valley restaurant scene.
peace
peace
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
the choice of happiness
i have a BFA degree in theatre which essentially makes me an expert on nothing.
that said, it seems to me one can look into the face of another and immediately form an opinion regarding their state of happiness.
i see homeless people with next to nothing looking happier than people in expensive cars who have a job and a house.
i notice these faces, because as a cab driver, i spend 12 hours a day cruising the streets and seeing faces. i see far too many sad faces. i don't know what people are so sad about, but i can guess.
how about no health care? crappy salary? lousy benefits? bad marriage? kid problems? their dog died? the economy? the war? the price of food and everything else? thinning hair?
aging? loss? depression? this list is endless i think.
and now to happiness. i believe happiness is a choice. i see people in wheelchairs who are happier than those of us running down the street.
life gives us a variety of challenges. no problems. i don't recognize or legitimize "problems". for me, a "problem" is an opportunity to find a solution. hence i have no problems.
and happiness, at least for me, is always a choice i will make. you can choose fear, tears, anger, resentment, constipation, etc, etc...or you can choose happiness.
which will you choose?
i will choose happiness.
i may even develop a course in it, and/or offer motivational speeches on how to be happy.
and i'll be much more economically attractive than tony robbins.
peace
that said, it seems to me one can look into the face of another and immediately form an opinion regarding their state of happiness.
i see homeless people with next to nothing looking happier than people in expensive cars who have a job and a house.
i notice these faces, because as a cab driver, i spend 12 hours a day cruising the streets and seeing faces. i see far too many sad faces. i don't know what people are so sad about, but i can guess.
how about no health care? crappy salary? lousy benefits? bad marriage? kid problems? their dog died? the economy? the war? the price of food and everything else? thinning hair?
aging? loss? depression? this list is endless i think.
and now to happiness. i believe happiness is a choice. i see people in wheelchairs who are happier than those of us running down the street.
life gives us a variety of challenges. no problems. i don't recognize or legitimize "problems". for me, a "problem" is an opportunity to find a solution. hence i have no problems.
and happiness, at least for me, is always a choice i will make. you can choose fear, tears, anger, resentment, constipation, etc, etc...or you can choose happiness.
which will you choose?
i will choose happiness.
i may even develop a course in it, and/or offer motivational speeches on how to be happy.
and i'll be much more economically attractive than tony robbins.
peace
Sunday, August 05, 2007
iphone tales
i love my new iphone.
it has attached itself to me like a third kidney.
not so surprising enough, i'm extremely regular.
stay tuned for further iphone adventures.
peace.
it has attached itself to me like a third kidney.
not so surprising enough, i'm extremely regular.
stay tuned for further iphone adventures.
peace.
the bourne ultimatum
thumbs up!
good movie.
i see a possible sequel.
this film has a very high rating on rotten tomatoes.
good movie.
i see a possible sequel.
this film has a very high rating on rotten tomatoes.
Friday, August 03, 2007
morning routine
we all have our morning routine. for those who work the night shift, their morning routine is going to bed and sleeping all day. for some, it's a cup of coffee or espresso from their own shiny machine. for others, it's their destiny with starbuck's each and every morning. still others enjoy fruit in the morning, while some do yoga. we all have our special morning routine. for me, it's a bike ride. this morning i noticed another routine. the dog people.
they have their morning routine too. each morning they assemble at the dog park. both canine and people socialize and frolic. it can be difficult determining who's having more fun.
as i ride by on my bike, several canines come to greet me. this must be their morning routine. bark at bike riders. it's comforting to have a morning routine. it is something to look forward to and depend on. with life being constant change, morning routines are a blessing or a curse depending on your perspective.
after my bike ride i indulge in another morning routine. my outdoor shower. enjoy your morning routine(s).
peace
they have their morning routine too. each morning they assemble at the dog park. both canine and people socialize and frolic. it can be difficult determining who's having more fun.
as i ride by on my bike, several canines come to greet me. this must be their morning routine. bark at bike riders. it's comforting to have a morning routine. it is something to look forward to and depend on. with life being constant change, morning routines are a blessing or a curse depending on your perspective.
after my bike ride i indulge in another morning routine. my outdoor shower. enjoy your morning routine(s).
peace
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