Lynn Flewelling's Blog, page 106

Doggy Update

Up far too early today, getting ready to go to the dog beach over at Huntington.

Somewhere along the way, Doug overestimated J's weight. At the vet yesterday, getting him ID chipped, he (J) weighed 77.6 lbs, not 90lbs. We're cautioned that since he's a big dog, he may keep growing for a while, though. As it is, he's a handful on walks. He pulls, and still spooks on rare occassions. We pondered different kinds of control collars, and talked to a trainer. J's not a candidate for a pinch collar...

New Digs

Jackson outgrew his crate and in measuring for the new one, we discovered that his size is "Giant". Once again I say, "What the hell were we thinking???"





Between this and a new water pump and radiator for the car, it's been an expensive day. *sigh*

350: International Day for Climate Action

On October 24, people in 181 countries are coming together for the most widespread day of environmental action in the planet's history. At over 4500 events around the world, people are gathering to call for strong action and bold leadership on the climate crisis.

See: http://www.350.org/

No one can solve it all, but everyone can do a little. Here are a few suggestions:

Ten Things You can Do to Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Heal the Planet

1. Write to President Obama (The White House,1...

Ah, Life!

Mireielle Guiliano, in her lovely book French Women Don't Get Fat, taught me that champagne goes with everything. And it does. Last night suricattus bought me a lovely bottle of Nicolas Feuillantte in honor of my b'day. We paired it with a couple of gourmet pizzas and it was superb. She also introduced me to my new favorite drink, a Kir Royale— champagne with a dollop of cassis. I drank it mindfully and with great enjoyment.

I drink very little now, in part because Buddhists aren't supposed ...

Joshua Tree Hike

Laura Anne aka suricattus and I head off into the unknown.


A surprising number of Joshua Trees in Joshua Tree Nat'l Park


Laura Anne looking all deserty


The Lost Horse Mine trail went through a recent wildfire burn zone.


Thought this looked like two weary aliens sitting under a tree


Lost Horse Mine found old gold mine

EMI

You probably don't know this about me, but I love electron microscope imagery. This is a link to the image award winners at the Wellcome Collection in England. They have been color enhanced and are really artforms in themselves.

http://www.wellcomeimageawards.org/gallery.aspx


Here are are few of my favorites. Can you guess what they are?

Ah, Life!

Today: getting the carpets cleaned, and getting ready for friend Laura Anne Gilman's visit.
Tomorrow: Signing with LAG at Mysterious Galaxy in San Diego.

I like the looks of tomorrow better.

In case you need costume ideas for your little one.

From the Huffington Post. Guess which one is my favorite.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/12/13-weird-and-adorable-hal_n_317271.html?slidenumber=0#slide_image

Adorable, and disturbing.

"Writing on the Waves" Seminar at Sea update

I've just been informed by the travel agent that the deadline for sign up is January 23, 2010. For details, see: http://www.sff.net/people/Lynn.Flewelling/

Today's Buddhist Thought

Only for his ruin does renown come to the fool. It ravages his bright fortune & rips his head apart. He would want unwarranted status, preeminence among monks, authority among monasteries, homage from lay families.

- Dhammapada, 5, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

I couldn't help substituting "Writer" for "monk." Success is a two edged sword, minimum.