The Book of Secrets

I finished reading it and ordered 3 more. Chopra mentions YOGA VASHISTHA, and I would like to get a translation of that. I could not find it with the same spelling at Amazon. It's the 'never born, never dying' aspect that interests me--Gigi's maxim.

4th of July 2010

After a 7 a.m. dog park visit, we are home to stay, except that I will need to make a trip to the pharmacy. I found out that my insurance is under Group Health, so the $80 I paid for Cipro and Neomycin for an outer ear infection should have been $10. As it is, I was getting stomach pain, so I'm off the Cipro.

Dr. Jane

IMM sent word that my Ph.D. dissertation passed with a grade of 4. I think that's an 'A.'

Hip, hip, hooray!

Today at the Dog Park

Aaron was there with her two dogs. Then, Michael came with Finnegan. Husky behaved well [he seems to be over his 'mounting' craze], and Kayla came with Chester. We had 5 husky/mixes there. Ready likes to chase birds, and the birds love it. They tease him.

The 8:30 meeting at the yoga place didn't happen. Chinmayo went off island to post her posters. If she needs me to, I could fill in for her next time.

So, I had a breakfast sandwich at the place where Chinmayo makes pastries. Then, I took Ready for an extra walk. I walked Husky and Ready at 7 around here in a mist.

I ate dinner at Jimmy's: Chicken pot pie and berry parfait. Both were excellent.

I need to call University of Metaphysics early in the a.m. to make sure they can access my thesis in the way they want to.

Hands Across the Sand

The first item on the agenda was mailing a hard copy of my thesis to University of Sedona. I had a manila envelope and enough postage for Priority Mail [$4.90], so I packaged the thing and put it through the slot. The P.O. is not open on Saturday. I also emailed UOM and said I would call Monday morning.

We met Aaron and her two husky/mix dogs today at the dog park. I will be buying doggy treats from Aaron. She lives at 235 C Street, the Harrison House.

I dropped off a check for Janet at the Yoga Path and then began to prepare for Hands Across the Sand. The gathering could not have worked out better. We had 24 participants and more than one photographer. I have already emailed everyone and sent a link to my photos.

I'm watching old Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers movies from Netflix. They are extravaganzas of entertainment, and I really appreciate them.

We took a late trip to the dog park. Then, I bought a small German Chocolate cake for Kim for her birthday and gave her $5.

It's bed-time for the dogs, and I'm trying to get the DVD player to work after leaving it on stop while I talked to Dori. For some reason, there is no sound.

Pelindaba Spa

Yesterday my day concluded with a massage by Nancy Brickman. Not only was it a good massage, but we have many other things in common: Christian Science, Science of Mind, Dennis Kucinich, the Progressive Movement. I sent her my thesis, and we plan to get together when we have time. She may be a part of a group with Jessica and Theresa. I met Sandra through her, and she spoke like a kindred soul.

I felt my yoga body all night last night. I planned to take the dogs to the dog park at 7, but maybe they won't want to go that early. I'm thinking the ground will be wet with dew.

From 7-9 p.m. tonight I will meet in discussion with Janet Thomas at the Yoga Center. We will be talking about memoirs.

SJI Dog Park

I took Ready and Husky out at 6 a.m. I met Theresa and her border collie. She told me about the dog park near Brown's, and I took Husky and Ready at 7 a.m.

Along came Michael, whose ex-wife's name was Jane. I told him my ex-husband's name is Michael. He had a gorgeous golden retriever, Flynn.

Ready can now be loose without being penned, and he can ride in the 4x4 while Husky rides in the back seat. Much progress made today.

While the dogs napped, I went to the Bean. I was going to pick up a yoga schedule, but Jeannie was teaching a class which I joined at 10:00. I signed up for 8 classes for $96. Jeannie was the teacher Jolie recommended.

While heading to the RV, I ran into Chinmayo. She was on her way to Printonyx, so I followed her. I looked at possible business cards, and she printed out her posters for the music series.

I'm going to donate to the dog park, attend Janet Thomas' discussion about memoirs tomorrow, plan a yoga and meeting schedule, and perhaps make a sign for HANDS ACROSS THE SAND.

I'm going to put 24G of photos on my LaCie external drive and file with the USPS to forward my Jane Anne Jeffries mail here till 11/18.

Today-Challenging

The beginning pages of Chapters 3 and 4 of my thesis had blank UTLA post-its on them, so I had to send another copy of my thesis to IMM today.

I was able to get mac mail to work, finally. I need to transfer my pictures file to LaCie, but I'm saving that for tomorrow. I emptied the trash and freed up enough space to upgrade three software programs.

Ready chewed through his lunge leash while I was holding him and Husky and talking to a neighbor. He looked at me, walked away, looked back when I called, then trotted off. I took Husky back to the condo, got into my car, and tried to track Ready down. No such luck, so I went to the Sheriff.

After reporting a description of Ready to the Sheriff, I returned home to find him lying on the porch with the doors closed so that he could not get in. When I drove up, he came sheepishly to the car.

It was a difficult day, but we made progress in many ways.

Thesis Finished

At 11:45 a.m. today, Printonyx emailed it to me and the International Ministry of Metaphysics, in PDF format. I am so relieved that it is done. I have the original and two hard copies.

I rearranged the living room and created a 2' x 4' pen for Ready. He seems to be enjoying it. He's fast asleep. After Husky's walk, I took Ready out again.

Roger and Pat called when we were a block from where they were staying. We walked over and met them. I have not talked to Dori, but I left a message on her phone.

Today's To-Do List

I already walked the dogs, brought in the black crate from the car, set it up in the bedroom, ate oatmeal & golden raisins, and drank coffee. I'm caught up on my email.

I want to deliver the acceptance form for substituting next year and organize my Ph.D. thesis materials. Since I got up at 4 a.m., I also want to take a nap. The dogs are napping and the skies look like rain, so now might be a good time. 6:55 a.m.

Income Tax Help

After exhausting myself referencing forms and publications, I spoke with the FTB, IRS, and Social Security Administration. I learned that for California, I need to file a 540-NR, since I was in Washington State from June-September 2009. For those months, I will not have to California income tax.

Husky has been on 3 walks; Ready has been on 4. We'll all walk again when it's cooler, perhaps around 7 p.m.

I shopped for eggs, tomatoes and bananas in order to save time and costs.

Soon, I'll make reservations for Tuesday at La Quinta in Sacramento and Wednesday for New Frontier in Eugene, Oregon. We'll pick up Jolie at SEA-TAC at five p.m. on Thursday.

Ready's Playpen

Ready has adjusted well to his dog run. He enjoys being outside. He slept in the living room playpen for a while this a.m. Now, Husky is inside. He thought he was going in to steal Ready's tennis ball, but I captured him instead. :)

Victory

Husky, Ready and I went to Egret Park today. All went well. Ready is riding better in the car but still panting a lot. I looked into a cooling pad for him to lie on, but I think I will rely upon wet bandanas around the dogs' necks.

Ready can now lie down on his mat beside me and go up and down the hall without running and sliding on the runners. He and Husky steal each others toys, and they want to play rougher than I can stand, so I intervene, take the toy, and throw it outside for Ready. The backyard fence still is not fixed, so I can only let Ready play in the side yard.

It was 82 today, so as we walked, we looked for trees with shade. Tomorrow, we shall return to Egret Park.

2009 taxes

For the first time, I'm filing income tax in 'retirement.' I have two W-2s, but I also have 1099-Rs. I have a lot of work ahead of me today if I am to understand what I need to do.

Oil Volcano

For a month it has been spewing in the Gulf of Mexico. BP has let it, interested only in capturing the oil spewing forth. They have ruined our country. I'm still working on 2008 taxes. I can't leave for San Juan Island until I am finished.

I walked the dog.

Now I must do taxes!

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Today's task is finishing income taxes. So, I'll get to it after taking Ready for a walk.

My Prediction

Regarding Oprah, she will start her own Network, and we will be able to get some positive news! There are some great things going on in this world. Barack Obama is not getting the respect he deserves, and the media is slanted toward the corporate industrial military complex. When we stop killing, we can stop worrying about people wanting revenge.

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