Climbing

Climbing
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The Geary Theater.

First SF-AT Meetup

After Gem Of the Ocean at ACT met up with Enrique, Wende, and Dana, aka aquarabbit, at the Redwood Room, then across the street for antojitos. Lots of fun and truly nice and interesting people. A great time was had by all. Pictures to follow.

Cat (Sat)urday

I Don't Want to
Originally uploaded by vajra.

The Pure In Heart

"Whatever is true,
whatever is honorable,
whatever is just,
whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely,
whatever is gracious,



think about these things...Keep on doing what you have learned; then the God of Peace will be with you."

___Philppians 4:6-9

Lusting

Two red Eames lounge chairs






Yanagi's Butterfly stool

My Feeling Exactly

"Let me get this disclaimer out of the way quickly:

I think ice dancing is a cheap fraud of a non-sport, reprehensible in every imaginable way, loathsome in concept and execution, a sleazy, chintzy ersatz third cousin twice removed to figure skating, an affront to all things Olympic and a screaming disgrace to real athletes everywhere. The women look like gaudy trollops from the disco era while the men look like assembly line gigolos trying too hard with their unbuttoned silk shirts and slicked-back hair.

Besides that, I just don't like it.

For artistic and erotic reasons alone, ice dancing should have been retired as an Olympic sport after the 1984 Olympics in Sarajevo, when the British pair of Torvill and Dean (Jayne and Christopher, but their first names are irrelevant) virtually melted the ice with their mesmerizing performance set to Ravel's Bolero. There are thousands of 21-year-olds who owe their very existence to Torvill and Dean."
___John Crumpacket, SF Chronicle

Marika Takahashi's Workout

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You've got to see this to believe it.

Pink Spring

Pink Spring
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New Spring

New Spring
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Out of the retail rat race

Consumer group doesn't buy notion that new is better.

Cat Friday

I Was Napping
Originally uploaded by vajra.

Compassion

Some people when we talk about compassion and love, think it is a religious matter. Compassion is the universal religion.
__Dalai Lama

Kara Is Out!

Just as i predicted: Santino, Chloe, and Daniel are in. Daniel won the challenge and Iman will wear his dress on the red carpet. Daniel is the best, followed by Chloe.

Westminster

Rufus, the Bull Terrier, won. But my heart was with the English Sheepdog.

And then there was the pug!

Some of the best television in weeks.

After the Fall

After the Fall
Originally uploaded by vajra.

Sunday

It's the end of the weekend...but the beginning of the week.
It's the day of rest...but you have to get ready for work.
It's the Lord's day...but you spend it watching sports.

Gung Hay Fat Choy!

People born in the Year of the Dog possess the best traits of human nature. They have a deep sense of loyalty, are honest, and inspire other people's confidence because they know how to keep secrets. But Dog People are somewhat selfish, terribly stubborn, and eccentric. They care little for wealth, yet somehow always seem to have money. They can be cold emotionally and sometimes distant at parties. They can find fault with many things and are noted for their sharp tongues. Dog people make good leaders. They are compatible with those born in the Years of the Horse, Tiger, and Rabbit.
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Cat Friday

Neighborhood Cat
Originally uploaded by vajra.

Windows

Windows
Originally uploaded by vajra.

Our bed is now in the alcove and the entire room seems larger. The bed soft and rounded and inviting.

Project Runway

Omigawd! Nick is out and Santino, whose outfit was literally glued and taped on Kara, is in! Unbelievable. It't got to be because Santino is funny and a drama Queen. The show is a drama but now it's down to Daniel, Kara, Santino, and Chloe. I really think that both Santino and Kara have significant weaknesses, while Daniel and Chloe are rock solid. I felt really bad about Nick. I felt he went in the wrong direction with Daniel's look: it was severe when he should have gone for more joy. I think Nick is too invested in the "image." But his outfit was better than Santino's. Oh, well. it's just tv.

Moving Furniture

I moved all the living room furniture yesterday. It looks beautiful. Of course, there's tension in the house between beauty and comfort. I don't understand why the balance isn't alway weighted toward beauty. I guess it's because I'm uncomfortable when the aesthetic is neglected or shoved to the side. That's probably why I love Macs: beauty and utility in one package.

San Pedro

San Pedro
Originally uploaded by vajra.

Saints who show us the mercy of God and His willingness to take us warts and all. "Even if everyone betrays you, I shall never betray you." Nevertheless, he is a saint and a great one. He holds the keys that open the gate that leads to...

Sunday

Super Bore is over. Lots of pots of food in the fridge. Lots of pain in the wrist from too many rounds of Sudoku. Tomorrow will be the day I begin exercising on my own as my walking parnter has no inclination to continue to doing so.
Ah, well.

Silence

Cat Friday

Isabella
Originally uploaded by vajra.

Once Upon a Time

Once Upon a Time
Originally uploaded by vajra.

There were two sisters, Snow White and Rose Red.

At Sea

At Sea
Originally uploaded by vajra.

Peaceful living is about trusting those on whom we depend and caring for those who depend on us.
___Dalai Lama