Selfie
I’m not a big fan of having my picture taken and even less a fan of taking a snapshot of myself. Somehow, the lighting is never good enough. But I admire selfies, they often entertain me, especially when people allow for a truly candid moment. How about you?
1985 Self-portrait by Keith Haring
Dinner for 6, Just for Me
Sundays are often a time that I cook myself a hearty meal. I drive to the market early in the morning, because the experience of tearing down an L.A. street with no traffic is rare and lots of fun. The Whole Foods parking lot is empty and I zip right into a spot. The entire experience is hassle free. Yesterday, I had a hankering for chicken parmesan, and I tried a new recipe that was a favorite on the Times food site. It’s exactly my kind of comfort food, well worth the effort. And here’s the best part. The recipe serves 6, and after thoroughly enjoying my meal, I placed the other 5 portions of deliciousness into ziplock bags in the freezer, like gifts waiting to be opened.
Worry-Free Zone
I’m writing this post on a late Friday afternoon, as I approach my weekly 24-hour worry-free day. Years ago, I began this practice on the advice of a Rabbi to whom I’m eternally grateful, for expanding the idea of the Sabbath, and what it means to really take a day of rest. It’s not that I’m able to stop anxious thoughts, but for this 24-hour block, I don’t give them any oxygen. I highly recommend it.
Illustration by Mali Fischer
Meditation, Anyone?
Last spring, I tried a meditation app, and really liked it. But then after awhile, sitting still and concentrating on my breath started slipping to the bottom of my to-do list. Other things, like even sit-ups and washing the refrigerator shelves became more of a priority. Why is it so hard to be quiet?
image via Joe Stanley
On MLK in 2016
Stuck in holiday traffic, I was in the car a lot today and so happened to be listening to MLK tributes on the radio. Despite having heard the words before, I found myself weeping over his sacrifice and his inspiration and I felt a profound sadness that so much of King’s vision is still yet to be realized.
Photo: 1966, Mississippi
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