Comments for wanderingmind.org

Comment on Sites to Inspire the Imagination by heather

heather — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:12:11 +0000

i like that nonconformity site. thanks for the links! and nice to hear from you

Comment on Catching Up by tanya

tanya — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:18:54 +0000

I’m finding that when I stay in Port Townsend for the weekend that I really just want to go to bed after 10 hours of class. Everyone else wants to go drinking. I don’t know how they have the energy.

Comment on Myth and Politics by Patrick Wenter

Patrick Wenter — Sat, 10 May 2008 21:44:38 +0000

Carol
I would be interested to know if your views on fundamentalism match that of the lecturer you recently heard. If you could get back to me on this subject through this blog, that would be most appreciated. Thankyou.
Pat

Comment on Cognitive Surplus and the Culture of Participation by Carol

Carol — Mon, 05 May 2008 15:35:04 +0000

Yep, in those circumstances it’s really valuable. I know that even when I’m just sick with the flu, TV is about all I can handle, energy-wise. So I hope this didn’t come across as a superiority thing; I waste a lot of time in other ways (like YouTube or reading blogs), so it’s as much a reminder to me as anyone. That said, giving up TV (for the most part) has been really helpful for moving in a more creative direction.
I also agree that there’s definitely a place that needs to be held for solitary time and “do-nothing” time…for me right now, those are actually the hardest things to come by…

Comment on Cognitive Surplus and the Culture of Participation by heather

heather — Mon, 05 May 2008 11:25:37 +0000

there are a few shows that i really enjoy, but at the same time, sometimes i give them up for a day because i want to do something creative (usually write) or more rejuvenating (go outside, read). while sometimes those can be interactive (write in a group, go hiking with someone, post reviews on a book site, which then get commented on), essentially they are solitary activities and i guess i’m ok with that because i’m still expressing myself in a different kind of outlet, and i’m not solely being expressed-to.
i think this is one way the internet is better than tv. at least it has the capacity for interaction, like the conversation we get to have here.
on a more personal note, it’s been interesting watching the role of tv increase in the lives of my parents, and to a varying degree, min. they’re almost literally housebound, with energy to do very little, and tv gives them a chance to still interact with the world…or at least be told about what’s going on in it. what they watch often informs whatever conversation follows, for good or bad, but at least it gives the world a chance to come to them, so to speak.

Comment on Friday Zen Moment by heather

heather — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:16:16 +0000

i sure hope you’ve seen the movie baraka. because if you haven’t, you really should.

Comment on Residential Recap by Elaine

Elaine — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:40:35 +0000

Hello!!
I don’t know you, your name or you face… but I came across your blog while I was searching for info on the Campbell Esalen week. Then realized… you’re going to Pacifica in the same major that I’m planning on applying to for this coming August! I think that’s amazing and I’d love to hear more about what you’re experiencing there!
standstilllp@gmail.com
Elaine

Comment on Being Chosen by heather

heather — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:11:57 +0000

a pine needle in the right girl/becomes a baby boy: cool imagery. nice work. your comments are reminding me of a book i read this winter. only about ravens in passing, full of history (for a novel), dark (ravenesque, i guess you could say), and a little uneven, but interesting.

Comment on Residential Recap by heather

heather — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:03:17 +0000

yay for cross-fertilization! and padded seats. maybe one of those donutty things would be good. good for keeping pressure off the spine anyway (i had to use one once after surgery). anyway, bring on the quasi-pee-chee goodness.

Comment on New Chapter by Liz

Liz — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:49:13 +0000

I’m also casting my vote in favor of things that get you to blog.
And more importantly, for things that bring you joy.