Compassion

uhm, I should mention that Sri Yukteswar's message for me was this: compassion. Ranked a great virtue in numerous philosophies, compassion is considered in all the major religious traditions as among the greatest of virtues. I have been many things, but I have never ever been virtuous. Of the seven deadly sins I'm guilty but for one: Greed. Maybe that goes hand in hand with lack of ambition. But lust and sloth and pride. Yep.

Meditate on This: Fat

For the first time in my long and fruitful relationship with Dr. S. he doesn't get me. By saying that I hate myself and think I'm despicable I am not denying fat people basic human dignity. All I'm saying is that I hate myself in this fat suit. I don't deny fat people the right to live or the pursuit of happiness. By all means, go for the cakes and eat them, too. I'm just saying, that for this former kitten, being fat poisons my life and my relationships. I cannot be free and spontaneous or even witty and clever. I'm bound and gagged. That's all I'm saying. But he's an enlightened being living in quasi nirvana where we don't even have bodies. I cannot blame him. When he looks at me, he sees right into my soul.

Punctuation Peeve

Why does everyone use so many question marks??? Why is one no longer enough???? It's like everything we have to say to each other is of the utmost importance and must be emphasized!!! Such a sense of urgency!!!! Be right over!!! Got it!!!!! Thank you sooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!

Crocs

At this juncture, writing about the ubiquity of Crocs is as behind-the-times as commenting on Sarah Palin or Vitamin Water or Juicy Couture sweats. Yes, they have been around for a long time, but the longer they are around, the more I loathe them. Even on kids. And especially the sandals. They are beyond ugly. But I credit Crocs for giving Facebook another chance, solely on the fact that I found a group titled I Dont care How Comfortable Crocs Are, You Look Like A Dumbass. It has 1.277.030 members. It feels comforting. To be around like-minded people.