Thursday: Up around 7:45, as MB was get ready to head out. Web. Shower. Down basement for morning practices. Long today, throwing in a longer than usual sitting, and some yoga. Talked to Shawn, and determined that we were not going to be rehearsing this evening. Fixed the gutter on the garage, reinforcing its mounting with some coat-hanger. Packed breakfast and lunch for myself (bagel, yogurt, cheese and avocado roll-up). Guitar, working on some of Jun's arpeggio exercises, and Askesis, among others.
In to work. Quite a nice day out. One of a string. Began the task of hooking my new subsystem into the program at large. This is difficult, and not particularly creative. Hard for me to concentrate on. Took a break to walk out and pick up the Phoenix. Took another break for lunch. Took a final break in the evening to walk around H Sq... the ever-changing, but always familiar cavalcade of people, street performers, musicians, beggars, artists, police and nut-jobs. (Believe me, I call them nut-jobs with great affection.) An old stand-by was in the square today, a disheveled man, obviously living out of the large backpack he always has strapped on, who carries a large day-glo sign explaining the benefits of taking Jesus Christ as your personal savior. Down by the river, all the joggers, jogging. Everyone is either talking on a cellphone or listening to an iPod. I could sing aloud, and no one would hear. Some people seem lonely. I noticed the texture of the cement under my hands as I stood on the footbridge over the Charles. Some consulting with B and Dv about internationalization. Worked late, heading home around 10.
Back at the ranch, no MB (still at a BD gig). I played guitar for about an hour. More arpeggios, Askesis, Moving Force, and other stuff. MB should be home soon. I have to go to the dentist early tomorrow, so, I'd like to get some sleep.
Thursday, July 14, 2005
WWWaste
Wednesday: Up around 8:30 as MB headed out. Email and web browsing. Fed cats. Shower. Down basement for morning practices. Some guitar. Tidying. Time could have been used more efficiently this morning.
In to work, eating a power-bar and listening to NPR on the way. A treat. Lovely weather again. Another day of mostly design, researching the complexities of an important, but poorly designed (or rather not designed but "emergent") subsystem. Some talk with Dnl and Alx about possible new features, and a bug that seems like it should happen, but does not. Left a little after 6:30.
Stopped and picked up someone to give them a ride to KKC. Their health is not good, so even though they are close, they choose not to walk. An interesting class with Geshe Ngawang. He seemed to decide at some point that the real material he was supposed to be covering was too advanced for us, so he switched to Q&A.
After class, helped carry a bookcase down to the basement. Jf was convinced it wouldn't fit, but it just squeaked through. Gave Hd a ride home. Took a walk around with Wnd.
Back home, hanging out with MB. I ate a microwaved frozen burrito and some chips. We talked about politics and world situations. A cup of tea. Some guitar. Not having much patience for reading music at this point.
In to work, eating a power-bar and listening to NPR on the way. A treat. Lovely weather again. Another day of mostly design, researching the complexities of an important, but poorly designed (or rather not designed but "emergent") subsystem. Some talk with Dnl and Alx about possible new features, and a bug that seems like it should happen, but does not. Left a little after 6:30.
Stopped and picked up someone to give them a ride to KKC. Their health is not good, so even though they are close, they choose not to walk. An interesting class with Geshe Ngawang. He seemed to decide at some point that the real material he was supposed to be covering was too advanced for us, so he switched to Q&A.
After class, helped carry a bookcase down to the basement. Jf was convinced it wouldn't fit, but it just squeaked through. Gave Hd a ride home. Took a walk around with Wnd.
Back home, hanging out with MB. I ate a microwaved frozen burrito and some chips. We talked about politics and world situations. A cup of tea. Some guitar. Not having much patience for reading music at this point.
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
what does "reproduced" mean?
Tuesday: Up around 8:00, as MB headed out. Sleepy, but energized. Web, then shower. Down basement for morning practices, which seemed to go fairly quickly today. A little guitar, then on my way.
Stopped at the library, returning a couple CDs, and renewing a score. Then to the vets for cat-food, and to make an appointment for the little guys. Lovely day out.
In at work. Looking at hooking up my coding of the last couple days. Winding up doing mostly research. Had a bit of an argument with Dnl about the new bug database, but it all got resolved. Had some pizza for breakfast, and the sandwich MB packed for me for lunch/dinner. Headed out at 6:30.
KKC, and yoga, the last to tape for now, since Wendy begins teaching next week. A good session. Sleepy at the end, but in a sort of positive way. Helped empty water bowls. Talked to Hln about saffron.
Back home, MB was still out doing a belly-gram. But she soon returned. Hanging out chatting. Sorting mail. Some more guitar. Soon bed.
Stopped at the library, returning a couple CDs, and renewing a score. Then to the vets for cat-food, and to make an appointment for the little guys. Lovely day out.
In at work. Looking at hooking up my coding of the last couple days. Winding up doing mostly research. Had a bit of an argument with Dnl about the new bug database, but it all got resolved. Had some pizza for breakfast, and the sandwich MB packed for me for lunch/dinner. Headed out at 6:30.
KKC, and yoga, the last to tape for now, since Wendy begins teaching next week. A good session. Sleepy at the end, but in a sort of positive way. Helped empty water bowls. Talked to Hln about saffron.
Back home, MB was still out doing a belly-gram. But she soon returned. Hanging out chatting. Sorting mail. Some more guitar. Soon bed.
stabbed repeatedly by clowns
Monday: Up around 8:30 as MB headed off. Web. Shower. Down basement for abbreviated morning practices. Completed the calking of the eastern side of the house (and the job as a whole). Drove over to KKC, dropping off a DVD on the way.
Hln was there cooking lunch when I arrived. She sang me a little song she wrote about keeping a good attitude while working. It's nice to meet someone who sings silly songs about the house the same way I do. Swept in the teaching room, then filled water bowls. The bowls were in a little bit of a state of disarray, which made things take a little bit longer than usual. Boiled water for saffron tea, but wound up just using the existing pot that had already been brewed. Hln and I headed for Logan around 12:40.
Found the KKC people at terminal E. Enjoyable talking to Tsunmala and others. Tsunmala was an executive with an investment company before she was ordained, and a force to be reckoned with, but all accounts. Fun people watching. Lots of kids with lots of curly hair. One in particular seemed in awe of Tsunmala and her saffron robes. Eventually (around 1:40) Geshela, Wendy and Nick appeared through the gate. Greetings. Nick seemed a little sad, perhaps having to do with the occurrences that transpired as they left. I slipped away, and headed for work, taking the Ted Williams to i-90.
A productive day at the office, working on some low level buffer handling routines. I almost always use a divide and conquer approach to coding, but, at some point, the rubber meets the road, and you have to actually write some code that Does Something. Alx and B talked about the new bug tracking DB. Dv pointed out a bug in a published API that I'm responsible for. Worked late. I was the last one out the door, heading home around 10 PM.
Back home, some time with MB, giving her a foot massage. She sat down on Leo the cat, but he escaped apparently unscathed. She told me about a whacky sci-fi book for 6th grade girls she just read. Guitar practice, working on the right hand, and refreshing my memory of Askesis (or as I like to call it "stabbed repeatedly by clowns, wielding sharp knives, reflected in the fun house mirror, while tripping on laughing gas.") Down basement, and the completion of morning practices. Email. Bed soonish.
Hln was there cooking lunch when I arrived. She sang me a little song she wrote about keeping a good attitude while working. It's nice to meet someone who sings silly songs about the house the same way I do. Swept in the teaching room, then filled water bowls. The bowls were in a little bit of a state of disarray, which made things take a little bit longer than usual. Boiled water for saffron tea, but wound up just using the existing pot that had already been brewed. Hln and I headed for Logan around 12:40.
Found the KKC people at terminal E. Enjoyable talking to Tsunmala and others. Tsunmala was an executive with an investment company before she was ordained, and a force to be reckoned with, but all accounts. Fun people watching. Lots of kids with lots of curly hair. One in particular seemed in awe of Tsunmala and her saffron robes. Eventually (around 1:40) Geshela, Wendy and Nick appeared through the gate. Greetings. Nick seemed a little sad, perhaps having to do with the occurrences that transpired as they left. I slipped away, and headed for work, taking the Ted Williams to i-90.
A productive day at the office, working on some low level buffer handling routines. I almost always use a divide and conquer approach to coding, but, at some point, the rubber meets the road, and you have to actually write some code that Does Something. Alx and B talked about the new bug tracking DB. Dv pointed out a bug in a published API that I'm responsible for. Worked late. I was the last one out the door, heading home around 10 PM.
Back home, some time with MB, giving her a foot massage. She sat down on Leo the cat, but he escaped apparently unscathed. She told me about a whacky sci-fi book for 6th grade girls she just read. Guitar practice, working on the right hand, and refreshing my memory of Askesis (or as I like to call it "stabbed repeatedly by clowns, wielding sharp knives, reflected in the fun house mirror, while tripping on laughing gas.") Down basement, and the completion of morning practices. Email. Bed soonish.
Sunday, July 10, 2005
Trixie's Star
Sunday: Not exactly sure what time MB and I got up... I think it was around 8:30. My mom was up, letting the dogs out. MB and I had some cereal, then she headed off to pick up her cousin and friends in P-Town. My mom went back to bed, and I spent some quiet time doing morning practices.
I spent the later part of the morning, and early afternoon with mom. We talked about some serious stuff, involving my role as health-care proxy for her. Otherwise, I played some guitar, we made a salad together, and more light-hearted chatting. Talked a bit about the ambiguity of chords, and made a connection to quantum mechanics, and the loss of certainty.
MB and co returned around 2:30. Time was tight, because they needed to leave for the seal tour at 3. We ate a quick lunch of salad, bread and pie. Mom, MB's cousin, and her friends headed off. MB and I cleaned up, then packed the car and headed out ourselves.
Steamy ride back to Boston, listening to Helium ("Dirt of Luck"... and old favorite) with the windows rolled down. MB dozed. Back home, unpacking, and enjoying the AC. Email. Snacks. I went down basement and worked on some transplanted morning practices. Cleaned out my car's cup holder. Headed off to guitar circle.
We arrived before Victor. I walked across the street just as he was crossing in the other direction. Got some cash. The guy in front of my at the ATM was showing his toddler how to use the machine. "Push his button, and it gives you the money!" Got an energy drink at the CVS.
A good circle tonight. David, Victor, Glenn, MB and Terry. Circulation games. Eye of the Needle (which we played quite well). A brief look at Askesis. Third Relation. Thrak. Growing Circle. (Victor suggested my count-in be more staccato. I tried to do that, but the result was so absurd that people thought I was mocking Victor somehow.) Moving Force. I felt I had a minor breakthrough with my right hand playing MF tonight. I was using so little force to hold my pick in place that it almost flew out of my hand. Some discussion about upcoming gigs, and the course that we're organizing.
Back home, a little more food (MB's sorrel soup, chunk of roll). More email. Now, some concluding morning practices, then bed.
I spent the later part of the morning, and early afternoon with mom. We talked about some serious stuff, involving my role as health-care proxy for her. Otherwise, I played some guitar, we made a salad together, and more light-hearted chatting. Talked a bit about the ambiguity of chords, and made a connection to quantum mechanics, and the loss of certainty.
MB and co returned around 2:30. Time was tight, because they needed to leave for the seal tour at 3. We ate a quick lunch of salad, bread and pie. Mom, MB's cousin, and her friends headed off. MB and I cleaned up, then packed the car and headed out ourselves.
Steamy ride back to Boston, listening to Helium ("Dirt of Luck"... and old favorite) with the windows rolled down. MB dozed. Back home, unpacking, and enjoying the AC. Email. Snacks. I went down basement and worked on some transplanted morning practices. Cleaned out my car's cup holder. Headed off to guitar circle.
We arrived before Victor. I walked across the street just as he was crossing in the other direction. Got some cash. The guy in front of my at the ATM was showing his toddler how to use the machine. "Push his button, and it gives you the money!" Got an energy drink at the CVS.
A good circle tonight. David, Victor, Glenn, MB and Terry. Circulation games. Eye of the Needle (which we played quite well). A brief look at Askesis. Third Relation. Thrak. Growing Circle. (Victor suggested my count-in be more staccato. I tried to do that, but the result was so absurd that people thought I was mocking Victor somehow.) Moving Force. I felt I had a minor breakthrough with my right hand playing MF tonight. I was using so little force to hold my pick in place that it almost flew out of my hand. Some discussion about upcoming gigs, and the course that we're organizing.
Back home, a little more food (MB's sorrel soup, chunk of roll). More email. Now, some concluding morning practices, then bed.
Saturday, July 09, 2005
cape on the market
Saturday: Woke around 8:30, web, brushed teeth, back to bed for a while. Shower. MB and I had breakfast together. I made some french toast and soy sausages while she showered, then she made an apple crisp. A good conversation. Down basement for morning practices. Back upstairs, put away laundry, packed, played guitar for a bit, picked out some CDs for the drive, then out on the road, taking MB's car.
Hit some traffic south of Boston, and a bit more on Route 3. Siouxsie, Wire, Ooojami. We pulled off looking for a place to buy a soda, but wound up at the bridge anyway. Went to a fast food place, and ordered apple pie, yogurt and soda. Arrived at my mom's house a little before 5.
She's just put the house on the market. A neighbor, who is also going to act as her attorney in the sale of the house, stopped in, and they went through a few details. Its a bit sad seeing this place go on the block, but, it's the right thing for my mom, and I think the right time as well. We talked about a friend of hers, who turns out to be a Bush supporter. I tried to communicate something about not letting what people say get to you, and failed miserably. We took a walk out. I talked for awhile about some ideas about Science and "The Truth," springing from an interview I'd heard with Karen Armstrong a few years back.
Here's a thought experiment: Name something that exists in the world, that can be completely and accurately described in language.
I can't come up with anything. Language, science and rational thought, are by their nature dealing with abstraction and generality, not with the specific, and so, it is clear that none of these things will ever lead one to what is real. That's not to say that they aren't, when used properly, enormously useful... but, you shouldn't use binoculars to listen to the radio.
A lovely walk along the beach. We spotted very much poison ivy, which grows in quite a wide variety of forms. Sassafras, honeysuckle, clover. Back at my mom's house, she cooked some green beans, and made us omelettes. While she cooked, MB and I gave my mom a little concert, playing Eye of the Needle, Asturias, an excerpt from JSB Invention 10, the Bartok piece (Microcosmos), and Moving Force. I began playing one of my compositions, but it was requested that I set the table. Martin Medeski and Wood accompanied our dining. Some lime pie for dessert. We watched "Life is Sweet," a lovely little film, though my mom didn't seem to like it as much as I had hoped she would. MB and I watched some folks reminisce about the history of Jazz on PBS, and do some playing as well. A crazy old cat, in a captain's hat, sang scat. How 'bout dat? Bed soon.
Hit some traffic south of Boston, and a bit more on Route 3. Siouxsie, Wire, Ooojami. We pulled off looking for a place to buy a soda, but wound up at the bridge anyway. Went to a fast food place, and ordered apple pie, yogurt and soda. Arrived at my mom's house a little before 5.
She's just put the house on the market. A neighbor, who is also going to act as her attorney in the sale of the house, stopped in, and they went through a few details. Its a bit sad seeing this place go on the block, but, it's the right thing for my mom, and I think the right time as well. We talked about a friend of hers, who turns out to be a Bush supporter. I tried to communicate something about not letting what people say get to you, and failed miserably. We took a walk out. I talked for awhile about some ideas about Science and "The Truth," springing from an interview I'd heard with Karen Armstrong a few years back.
Here's a thought experiment: Name something that exists in the world, that can be completely and accurately described in language.
I can't come up with anything. Language, science and rational thought, are by their nature dealing with abstraction and generality, not with the specific, and so, it is clear that none of these things will ever lead one to what is real. That's not to say that they aren't, when used properly, enormously useful... but, you shouldn't use binoculars to listen to the radio.
A lovely walk along the beach. We spotted very much poison ivy, which grows in quite a wide variety of forms. Sassafras, honeysuckle, clover. Back at my mom's house, she cooked some green beans, and made us omelettes. While she cooked, MB and I gave my mom a little concert, playing Eye of the Needle, Asturias, an excerpt from JSB Invention 10, the Bartok piece (Microcosmos), and Moving Force. I began playing one of my compositions, but it was requested that I set the table. Martin Medeski and Wood accompanied our dining. Some lime pie for dessert. We watched "Life is Sweet," a lovely little film, though my mom didn't seem to like it as much as I had hoped she would. MB and I watched some folks reminisce about the history of Jazz on PBS, and do some playing as well. A crazy old cat, in a captain's hat, sang scat. How 'bout dat? Bed soon.
new crowns
Friday: Up around 8:30 as MB headed out feeling groggy. Web. Sitting. Shower. Laundry. On the road by 9:45.
Into Boston, and found parking. Sat in the dentist chair for quite some time. Was chatted up by various members of the staff. Friendly folks. Eventually Dr. Hart came and replaced my two front crowns. As I was sitting with my mouth wedged open, he inexplicably launched into an involved monologue about midgets, and their professions. Turns out he has a friend that is both a midget, and also a darn fine dentist. They were very generous, and did not charge me for the replacement of the crowns.
Stopped on my way back to the car to pick up a bagel, and a cup of tea. Suddenly the day seemed to be brightening. The people behind the counters smiled. And, although I had run out of time on the meter, my car was not ticketed. Still raining.
In to work. Some discussion about a new bug tracking system we are switching to. Fairly productive day, making some design decisions in the module I'm working on, and getting down to brass tacks. Lunch at my desk. No word from MB's cousin, so we planned a night in. Left work around 7:30.
Quite wet out on the roads, so decided to cut across town, rather than taking the highway. Back home, MB was watching a movie. I said hello and headed down basement for transplanted morning practices. Also did some cleaning. Emerged around 9:30. Guitar. MB and I hung out a while, then, I watched the season 1 finale of The Wire, on DVD.
Into Boston, and found parking. Sat in the dentist chair for quite some time. Was chatted up by various members of the staff. Friendly folks. Eventually Dr. Hart came and replaced my two front crowns. As I was sitting with my mouth wedged open, he inexplicably launched into an involved monologue about midgets, and their professions. Turns out he has a friend that is both a midget, and also a darn fine dentist. They were very generous, and did not charge me for the replacement of the crowns.
Stopped on my way back to the car to pick up a bagel, and a cup of tea. Suddenly the day seemed to be brightening. The people behind the counters smiled. And, although I had run out of time on the meter, my car was not ticketed. Still raining.
In to work. Some discussion about a new bug tracking system we are switching to. Fairly productive day, making some design decisions in the module I'm working on, and getting down to brass tacks. Lunch at my desk. No word from MB's cousin, so we planned a night in. Left work around 7:30.
Quite wet out on the roads, so decided to cut across town, rather than taking the highway. Back home, MB was watching a movie. I said hello and headed down basement for transplanted morning practices. Also did some cleaning. Emerged around 9:30. Guitar. MB and I hung out a while, then, I watched the season 1 finale of The Wire, on DVD.
Thursday, July 07, 2005
cousin and friends
Thursday: Woke around 8:30 as MB headed out. A little web, then shower. Down basement and morning practices. Sorted through a pile of receipts and statements. Breakfast. Terrible news out of London. Guitar, looking at one of Jun's exercises, and right hand work (some progress). Looked at my DAT deck, which was making unhealthy sounds. Tried to lubricate it, but made matters worse. Decided it would be a hard-drive recording session (was to go to Lowell with MB and friends and record the band at the Athenian Corner.)
Drive to work was uneventful. Some consulting with Dnl, research, design, and a little coding. We did manage to ship today. Amazing how instantaneous it is now, versus a few years back. Call from MB letting me know that plans had changed. This was unfortunate, since I had canceled my rehearsal with Shawn to be with them.
A little before 7, I walked down to the T stop, and met MB. Her friends (a cousin and comrades) were going to be late. I suffered a moment of self righteous indignation, which quickly passed. They arrived before too long, and we decided to go to John Harvard's for dinner (they didn't seem like the most culinarily adventurous bunch.) Enjoyable conversation, though I was monitoring myself, least I offend their Southern/Christen sensibilities. We all took a walk around H Sq, and down by the Charles. MB wasn't wearing the best shoes for the venture, but she managed. Photos. I left them off where we began, and pointed them in the direction of a tea house.
Back to the office for a little while, and some coding. Having a hard time concentrating. Back home, some guitar. MB returned having seen the friends off. Put out garbage. A cup of tea.
Drive to work was uneventful. Some consulting with Dnl, research, design, and a little coding. We did manage to ship today. Amazing how instantaneous it is now, versus a few years back. Call from MB letting me know that plans had changed. This was unfortunate, since I had canceled my rehearsal with Shawn to be with them.
A little before 7, I walked down to the T stop, and met MB. Her friends (a cousin and comrades) were going to be late. I suffered a moment of self righteous indignation, which quickly passed. They arrived before too long, and we decided to go to John Harvard's for dinner (they didn't seem like the most culinarily adventurous bunch.) Enjoyable conversation, though I was monitoring myself, least I offend their Southern/Christen sensibilities. We all took a walk around H Sq, and down by the Charles. MB wasn't wearing the best shoes for the venture, but she managed. Photos. I left them off where we began, and pointed them in the direction of a tea house.
Back to the office for a little while, and some coding. Having a hard time concentrating. Back home, some guitar. MB returned having seen the friends off. Put out garbage. A cup of tea.
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
a bigger puddle on the floor
Wednesday: Up around 8:40 as MB headed out. Web waster, and shower. A bit of guitar. Down basement. Rained out last night, apparently quite hard, so a little water on the floor in the basement. Cleaned up a bit. Morning practices. Back upstairs, and put the kettle on. Paid bills. Had some breakfast, and a cup of tea. Rain had picked up again. Headed out, stopping to drop bill payments into the mailbox. Noticed one of my tires looked a little low. Stopped at the gas station and gave it some air, getting pretty wet in the process.
Raining quite hard. Slow going on the Storrow exit ramp, and Storrow itself was crawling. I ditched, and headed across the Longfellow to Mem drive. Hit a couple of mammoth puddles, and an electrical system warning light on my dash, came on. Made it to work OK.
Researched a bug, and determined that it should go in the next version. Updated my files to the new release branch, and made the fix. The rest of the day was design work, some research. Talked to Alx about where things are headed. We should be shipping tomorrow. Headed out around 6:15. Car started fine, and the warning light went out.
Walked down to the florists, and picked up a couple dozen roses. Then drove heading for KKC. Storrow looked terrible, so back on Mem drive. Later heard on the radio that Storrow was closed due to flooding. At KKC, put the flowers in a vase, and set them up by the alter. Today is HHDL's 70th birthday! Chanting and cookies. I was very sleepy. Afterwards, hanging out, talking to Wnd, eating our spoils. Took a drive out with her, and stopped our haunt in Medford for grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup.
Back home. An interesting book on Bartok's music, suggested to me by Jun, arrived in the mail today. Hung out with MB. A bit of guitar, mostly right hand work. Soon bed.
Raining quite hard. Slow going on the Storrow exit ramp, and Storrow itself was crawling. I ditched, and headed across the Longfellow to Mem drive. Hit a couple of mammoth puddles, and an electrical system warning light on my dash, came on. Made it to work OK.
Researched a bug, and determined that it should go in the next version. Updated my files to the new release branch, and made the fix. The rest of the day was design work, some research. Talked to Alx about where things are headed. We should be shipping tomorrow. Headed out around 6:15. Car started fine, and the warning light went out.
Walked down to the florists, and picked up a couple dozen roses. Then drove heading for KKC. Storrow looked terrible, so back on Mem drive. Later heard on the radio that Storrow was closed due to flooding. At KKC, put the flowers in a vase, and set them up by the alter. Today is HHDL's 70th birthday! Chanting and cookies. I was very sleepy. Afterwards, hanging out, talking to Wnd, eating our spoils. Took a drive out with her, and stopped our haunt in Medford for grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup.
Back home. An interesting book on Bartok's music, suggested to me by Jun, arrived in the mail today. Hung out with MB. A bit of guitar, mostly right hand work. Soon bed.
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
puddle on the floor
Tuesday: Woke around 8:30 as MB headed off to a lesson with Victor. Lazed in bed for a bit, up and web (again a time waster), then shower. Down basement for morning practices. Upstairs, and put together a breakfast, and augmented the lunch MB had made for me last week. Cleaned out my electric razor. MB returned right around the time I was leaving. She found what looked to be some cat urine on the floor near the cat box. Hopefully this is not the beginning of a trend... but the cats are something like 15 now.
Another lovely day out. Fixed one small thing for the upcoming release, but otherwise, it was design, and some coding. Feeling sleepy and not as engaged as I would have liked to been. Ate my food as a sort of continual snacking throughout the day. Headed out around 6:30.
KKC. Yoga, without Wendy or Wnd (one in India, the other taking swimming lessons). I was feeling lazy, and so, it was a fairly difficult session for me. A tendon in my right leg continues to feel weakened. Remained relatively alert during the end portion. Helped Sn empty water bowls and put the room back in order. We chatted. Home by 9:30.
When I got in, MB was making sorrel soup. She told me some very funny stories about her BD gig at the old-folks home. We snacked on some bread and hummus, and cleaned up the kitchen. Email. Working on the KKC website.
Another lovely day out. Fixed one small thing for the upcoming release, but otherwise, it was design, and some coding. Feeling sleepy and not as engaged as I would have liked to been. Ate my food as a sort of continual snacking throughout the day. Headed out around 6:30.
KKC. Yoga, without Wendy or Wnd (one in India, the other taking swimming lessons). I was feeling lazy, and so, it was a fairly difficult session for me. A tendon in my right leg continues to feel weakened. Remained relatively alert during the end portion. Helped Sn empty water bowls and put the room back in order. We chatted. Home by 9:30.
When I got in, MB was making sorrel soup. She told me some very funny stories about her BD gig at the old-folks home. We snacked on some bread and hummus, and cleaned up the kitchen. Email. Working on the KKC website.
Monday, July 04, 2005
rooftop view
Monday: Up around 9:30, as MB headed out to do some personal dance practice at Third Life. Shower. Breakfast. Down basement for morning practices. I was wrapping up just as MB returned.
I gave Leo the cat some outdoor time in the backyard, letting him lead me around as he sniffed at things. We got up on the roof of the shed, and I cleaned out the gutter, while he surveyed the neighborhood. MB and I had some lunch (grilled cheese and fruit salad).
After cleanup, I headed out, returning milk to Stop and Shop (the cap didn't fit correctly and it had spilled on its way to our house). Back home to drop off the milk. Went to Home Depot and bought some flashing and caulk. Over to KKC to say hello to Wnd and fill water bowls. There was a lot of clean-up to do in the teaching room (old flowers, floor sweeping). Said hello to Hln, Jf and Tsun-mala as well. Hln is living at the center now. I put on some monk chants (throat singing) on the tape deck to listen as I did my work. Hln made us all some tea. Wnd and I went and sat in the backyard, sipping tea and eating bread, and talking about home repairs and the real estate market. Headed out around 5 PM. Stopped at the grocery store again, and picked up a few things for our little cookout.
Back home, got the charcoal going, put away my new underwear, and reorganized my sock drawer. MB practiced guitar. Cut vegetables and marinated with teriyaki sauce. Put them on the grill and made a salad, while also tending the veggies. Some got a little overdone as a result of my multi-tasking, but not bad. MB came down and helped set the table, make drinks and put out other goodies. I grilled the tempeh 'ribs' and then, we had a lovely little 4th of July feast. Part 2: ice cream and tea.
I talked MB into going to see the fireworks. We drove over to our secret fireworks watching location (roof of a parking garage). The main event didn't begin for quite awhile, but we had a nice time seeing fireworks at a far distance in the neighboring communities, and some at not enough distance, being fired off by kids who were also on the roof. Turned on the radio. The network cheese-balls were giving their commentary. We were a little cold. Eventually the event began. I don't think I had ever listened to the 'soundtrack' to the fireworks before, but the synchronization with the music was quite good. Beautiful ephemeral fire-flowers. Zipped out as easily as we had zipped in, only hitting a little traffic on our way home.
Helped burn a CD for MB. Some final things of the day. And soon bed.
At one point today, a flash of sun, and a realization that there are many places in the world that are bright and pure.
I gave Leo the cat some outdoor time in the backyard, letting him lead me around as he sniffed at things. We got up on the roof of the shed, and I cleaned out the gutter, while he surveyed the neighborhood. MB and I had some lunch (grilled cheese and fruit salad).
After cleanup, I headed out, returning milk to Stop and Shop (the cap didn't fit correctly and it had spilled on its way to our house). Back home to drop off the milk. Went to Home Depot and bought some flashing and caulk. Over to KKC to say hello to Wnd and fill water bowls. There was a lot of clean-up to do in the teaching room (old flowers, floor sweeping). Said hello to Hln, Jf and Tsun-mala as well. Hln is living at the center now. I put on some monk chants (throat singing) on the tape deck to listen as I did my work. Hln made us all some tea. Wnd and I went and sat in the backyard, sipping tea and eating bread, and talking about home repairs and the real estate market. Headed out around 5 PM. Stopped at the grocery store again, and picked up a few things for our little cookout.
Back home, got the charcoal going, put away my new underwear, and reorganized my sock drawer. MB practiced guitar. Cut vegetables and marinated with teriyaki sauce. Put them on the grill and made a salad, while also tending the veggies. Some got a little overdone as a result of my multi-tasking, but not bad. MB came down and helped set the table, make drinks and put out other goodies. I grilled the tempeh 'ribs' and then, we had a lovely little 4th of July feast. Part 2: ice cream and tea.
I talked MB into going to see the fireworks. We drove over to our secret fireworks watching location (roof of a parking garage). The main event didn't begin for quite awhile, but we had a nice time seeing fireworks at a far distance in the neighboring communities, and some at not enough distance, being fired off by kids who were also on the roof. Turned on the radio. The network cheese-balls were giving their commentary. We were a little cold. Eventually the event began. I don't think I had ever listened to the 'soundtrack' to the fireworks before, but the synchronization with the music was quite good. Beautiful ephemeral fire-flowers. Zipped out as easily as we had zipped in, only hitting a little traffic on our way home.
Helped burn a CD for MB. Some final things of the day. And soon bed.
At one point today, a flash of sun, and a realization that there are many places in the world that are bright and pure.
time warp
Sunday: Had a sleep in, until around 10:30, waking up with my arms slung around Leo the cat. MB and I had a nice breakfast together (eggs, soy sausage), then she went out to buy some gardening supplies. I headed down basement. Web surfing. Morning practices. I must have entered some sort of time warp, because when I resurfaced, it was 4 PM.
I took a shower, and helped MB burn a CD for her BD performance this evening. Out back, and cut the grass, listening to a 4th of July party going on in the yard behind ours. Up on a ladder, and calking, completing most of the job. Ran out of calk right near the end. Also patched a hole in the roof over the side bay window, and put some masonry calk around the hole where flue for the new furnace protrudes.
Cleaning my hands after all this caulking was quite a job in and of itself. Then, MB and I ate a snack: spanakopita and olive bread. Soon, it was time to leave for guitar circle. I headed out, and MB stayed, getting ready for her gig. Stopped at the video store and returned one of the VHS tapes we'd bought. Strangely, I got back more in credit than I paid for it, despite my clearly stating what I thought I should get back for it.
Guitar Circle tonight: Just Victor, myself and David K. In the winter we make excuses for light attendance saying "It's the winter"... In the summer we make excuses for light attendance saying "It's the summer." We worked on some of the 28 Bars exercise. I asked some questions about the right hand. Victor led us in a discussion of the necessity of non-existence, and its knowledge of itself. For me, this is a little like, having spent a long while studying Ostriches in English, to suddenly be trying to have a conversation about Penguins in Portuguese.
Back home, emptied the dishwasher, made a small salad and a veggie burger, and watched an episode of "The Wire." MB came home around 12:45. Soon bed.
I took a shower, and helped MB burn a CD for her BD performance this evening. Out back, and cut the grass, listening to a 4th of July party going on in the yard behind ours. Up on a ladder, and calking, completing most of the job. Ran out of calk right near the end. Also patched a hole in the roof over the side bay window, and put some masonry calk around the hole where flue for the new furnace protrudes.
Cleaning my hands after all this caulking was quite a job in and of itself. Then, MB and I ate a snack: spanakopita and olive bread. Soon, it was time to leave for guitar circle. I headed out, and MB stayed, getting ready for her gig. Stopped at the video store and returned one of the VHS tapes we'd bought. Strangely, I got back more in credit than I paid for it, despite my clearly stating what I thought I should get back for it.
Guitar Circle tonight: Just Victor, myself and David K. In the winter we make excuses for light attendance saying "It's the winter"... In the summer we make excuses for light attendance saying "It's the summer." We worked on some of the 28 Bars exercise. I asked some questions about the right hand. Victor led us in a discussion of the necessity of non-existence, and its knowledge of itself. For me, this is a little like, having spent a long while studying Ostriches in English, to suddenly be trying to have a conversation about Penguins in Portuguese.
Back home, emptied the dishwasher, made a small salad and a veggie burger, and watched an episode of "The Wire." MB came home around 12:45. Soon bed.
Sunday, July 03, 2005
while others have none
Saturday: Up around 8:30. MB took a shower. Brief sitting. Shower. We ate breakfast together (cereal), then walked to Union Square. Bought vegetables at the Farmer's Market (and a small pie), then walked back up and over the hill on Walnut Street, looking at houses and so on.
Sat cooling off for a bit, emailing, and drinking iced tea, then down basement for morning practices. Back upstairs, some snacks, and then headed over to KKC. Stopped for gas, and bought an energy drink. At KKC said hello to Wnd and Psl. We chatted for a bit, and ate some of the spelt bread I had brought as a gift for Wnd. Talked about music software, and library management. On the way home, stopped at Home Depot, and bought a dowel rod. Looked at the stuff I need for refinishing the fence, but decided not to buy yet.
Back home, the new CMJ cd was playing in the kitchen, but MB was nowhere to be found. She came down a little later. We ate some of the spanakopita she made and agreed that we would go shopping around 7. She was quite proud of the fact that she broke apart an old wooden lattice with an ax. She also neatened up the yard and the roses in front of the house.
Cleaned out and straightened my little music hutch in the dining room. This took quite a bit longer than I had thought it would. Added to the shopping list. Played guitar. MB and I had some hot caffeinated beverages and ate pie.
We drove over to Target and did some undergarment shopping. Took a look at the electronics section and determined that there's still no way I can justify buying a flat screen TV. Aesthetically, they're quite appealing compared to the CRT box we have now. But these are bourgeoisie thoughts. Live 8 concerts played around the world today, reminding us that there are many people living in brutal poverty. Next, to the grocery store for bit a shopping trip. Was feeling tired, but keep putting out positive thoughts. Keeping everybody happy sometimes takes effort. People watching: MB pointed out a woman with an amazingly packaged bubble butt. A gay couple and their child. They seemed a little uncomfortable that I was enjoying looking at their kid, probably thinking I was being judgmental, or something. There's often not much you can say to smooth over undisclosed misunderstandings. Stopped at the video store and rented a couple of DVDs. Also picked up some film classics on VHS, which they were selling at 4 for $10.
Back home around 10:30, decided it was a little too late to cook out. Put away groceries, and reheated my noodle dish from a couple nights back. Ate watching "The Life Aquatic." Very fun and quirky film from the director of "Rushmore" and "The Royal Tenenbaums." Cleaning up. End of the day stuff.
Sat cooling off for a bit, emailing, and drinking iced tea, then down basement for morning practices. Back upstairs, some snacks, and then headed over to KKC. Stopped for gas, and bought an energy drink. At KKC said hello to Wnd and Psl. We chatted for a bit, and ate some of the spelt bread I had brought as a gift for Wnd. Talked about music software, and library management. On the way home, stopped at Home Depot, and bought a dowel rod. Looked at the stuff I need for refinishing the fence, but decided not to buy yet.
Back home, the new CMJ cd was playing in the kitchen, but MB was nowhere to be found. She came down a little later. We ate some of the spanakopita she made and agreed that we would go shopping around 7. She was quite proud of the fact that she broke apart an old wooden lattice with an ax. She also neatened up the yard and the roses in front of the house.
Cleaned out and straightened my little music hutch in the dining room. This took quite a bit longer than I had thought it would. Added to the shopping list. Played guitar. MB and I had some hot caffeinated beverages and ate pie.
We drove over to Target and did some undergarment shopping. Took a look at the electronics section and determined that there's still no way I can justify buying a flat screen TV. Aesthetically, they're quite appealing compared to the CRT box we have now. But these are bourgeoisie thoughts. Live 8 concerts played around the world today, reminding us that there are many people living in brutal poverty. Next, to the grocery store for bit a shopping trip. Was feeling tired, but keep putting out positive thoughts. Keeping everybody happy sometimes takes effort. People watching: MB pointed out a woman with an amazingly packaged bubble butt. A gay couple and their child. They seemed a little uncomfortable that I was enjoying looking at their kid, probably thinking I was being judgmental, or something. There's often not much you can say to smooth over undisclosed misunderstandings. Stopped at the video store and rented a couple of DVDs. Also picked up some film classics on VHS, which they were selling at 4 for $10.
Back home around 10:30, decided it was a little too late to cook out. Put away groceries, and reheated my noodle dish from a couple nights back. Ate watching "The Life Aquatic." Very fun and quirky film from the director of "Rushmore" and "The Royal Tenenbaums." Cleaning up. End of the day stuff.
Friday, July 01, 2005
Ugliest Dog
Friday: Up around 8:30, a little later than I had planned (perhaps MB shut off the alarm before it woke me, or perhaps I did... Both have happened before.) MB headed out. Spent a little time responding to an email about a potential future collaboration. Shower. Down basement, and just a brief sitting and bare-bones morning practice. On my way, at 10:45.
Arrived at Jun's a few minutes late. He was playing a lovely piece, which he later told me was Bach. I stood and listened to until he reached the end. An interesting session today. We talked about meditation, and Jun tried to show me how to balance an egg on its end, and gave me some insight into his piano technique. We looked a bit at Messiaen's "Quartet for the End of Time," and some jazz theory. He set me up with some stuff to work on while he is gone for the next month.
Had my traditional after-Jun, energy drink and pizza, then headed to work. Spent a long time looking into a bug in my new code, which was ultimately remedied by adding two characters: '++'. Also consulted with Alx about a bug which he thought he had solved (pointed out a flaw in his fix: cached data might be discontiguous), with Dnl about a bug he was having (resetting the state of one object, without resetting the state of another object it depended upon), and with B and Cs about some menu bugs I had previously fixed. In email, MB and I laughed at the 'ugliest dogs' contest. Took a walk out, deposited a check, got another caffeinated beverage, and just enjoyed myself walking in the sunshine around Harvard Square. Design work to round out the day. Worked late, heading home around 10.
Back home, MB was still out. Brushed the cat's teeth. Down basement for transplanted morning practices. MB returned when I was about half way in. I came upstairs to say hi. We talked about plans for the weekend and beyond. Ate some free ice-cream she'd been given. Decided not to get a movie. Back down basement for the completion of my morning practices. Soon bed.
Arrived at Jun's a few minutes late. He was playing a lovely piece, which he later told me was Bach. I stood and listened to until he reached the end. An interesting session today. We talked about meditation, and Jun tried to show me how to balance an egg on its end, and gave me some insight into his piano technique. We looked a bit at Messiaen's "Quartet for the End of Time," and some jazz theory. He set me up with some stuff to work on while he is gone for the next month.
Had my traditional after-Jun, energy drink and pizza, then headed to work. Spent a long time looking into a bug in my new code, which was ultimately remedied by adding two characters: '++'. Also consulted with Alx about a bug which he thought he had solved (pointed out a flaw in his fix: cached data might be discontiguous), with Dnl about a bug he was having (resetting the state of one object, without resetting the state of another object it depended upon), and with B and Cs about some menu bugs I had previously fixed. In email, MB and I laughed at the 'ugliest dogs' contest. Took a walk out, deposited a check, got another caffeinated beverage, and just enjoyed myself walking in the sunshine around Harvard Square. Design work to round out the day. Worked late, heading home around 10.
Back home, MB was still out. Brushed the cat's teeth. Down basement for transplanted morning practices. MB returned when I was about half way in. I came upstairs to say hi. We talked about plans for the weekend and beyond. Ate some free ice-cream she'd been given. Decided not to get a movie. Back down basement for the completion of my morning practices. Soon bed.
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