Yesterday while I was just about to open my car door and leave the co-op here in Santa Monica, a homeless man tried to hand me something. He didn’t actually look at me, he just lifted his hand for me to retrieve a small cardboard sign with string attached. As I walked closer, I saw … Continue reading »
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I heart the laundromat.
The laundromat I go to here in Santa Monica is a truly magical place… at least I think so. The energy of the patrons vary from the band of Escalade driving moms with tons of laundry and even more kids to the guy on the street who has to stand outside asking for change in … Continue reading »
Crouching Hermit, Hidden Butt Crack
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Dear Currie: I have a difficult time meeting women. I’m not bad looking, am like most people having a higher than average intelligence (!) and have a fair sense of humor. I don’t pick my nose in public and … Continue reading »
Sometimes the very worst things that happen “to” us turn out to be a scenic route to something WONDERFUL!
Part two of taking a walk down memory lane of advice columnist. Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you. –Maori proverb Dear Currie: I am not happy. My girlfriend just broke up with me, I have to find a new place to live, and I’m not sure what I can … Continue reading »
Why does God hate my love life?
A few years ago, I had a small advice column for the college I attended in Oregon. I was just going through some old files on my computer and uncovered about 4 of the articles. I kind of like them, so for the next few days I will post them. I hope you enjoy … Continue reading »
Sometimes all you can do is LAUGH.
So, last week I stumbled upon a J-O-B… don’t get too excited it is just a weekend gig where I am on call delivering flowers. It is PERFECT for me though as I get to be free and spread sunshine all day while in between I do homework, write and live my life… the pay … Continue reading »
“Life is just a mirror, and what you see out there, you must first see inside of you.” ~ Unknown
I LOVE when my authentic self comes out to play! This morning, whilst walking down the street I decided to do a fun little experiment with projections. Usually, I just walk and smile without a whole lot of conscious thought… but this morning I was bored and thought it would be fun to really think … Continue reading »
“Each of us literally chooses, by his way of attending to things, what sort of universe he shall appear to himself to inhabit.” ~ William James
My Magical Mechanics! As I walked into the mechanic shop, I tried like heck to have my ‘game face’ on…. you know, the one that says, “I’m all business… and I’m very serious and I know what I’m talking about, so don’t mess with me”…. but truth be told, I had no idea what I … Continue reading »
“You get the best out of others when you give the best of yourself.” ~Harvey S. Firestone
To those of you who read my blog post yesterday: I brainstormed like crazy and found that I did have someone to ask for help. So, I got over myself, and I asked… **** Now for my next adventure in homelessness. The morning I was set to leave the place I was staying at, I … Continue reading »
Pay it forward.
When I first decided to be ‘home challenged,’ I ran into a friend I never even met just days before I was due to start sleeping in my car. I was feeling scared and uncertain of my decision as I explained my situation doing the best I could to own my bold choice. She listened … Continue reading »
