Monthly Archives: October 2006

Poem: “Dakshina

Posted on 30 October 2006 by Becca

Here’s another odd one that showed up out of nowhere one morning: Dakshina On the long road, I met a man next to an old shrine to the monkey-god Hanuman He stood not before the colorful painted statue, but alongside … Continue reading →

Posted in Philosophy and Religion, Poetry, Spirituality, Writing | 11 Comments

A non-study day at the ashram…

Posted on 29 October 2006 by Becca

Today was both unusual and ‘usual’, in many respects. For once, I was up early — and yes, I made it to abishek!  Woohoo! Er… *snzzzzz*  Well, not quite, but it was hard staying awake for the ritual washing of … Continue reading →

Posted in Philosophy and Religion, Spirituality | 3 Comments

Rainy afternoon open thread…

Posted on 27 October 2006 by Becca

Nothing much to say.  Just been raining here this afternoon in Penukonda, and I thought I’d bump the previous post. Feel free to write anything you like, provided it’s not spam or nasty.  ;-)

Posted in Just stuff | 4 Comments

“The Worst Congress Ever”

Posted on 25 October 2006 by Becca

Friends and Imaginary Readers, this one’s a Must Read, a total bare-knuckle takedown of the current GOP-controlled 109th Congress. Rolling Stone : COVER STORY: Time to Go! Inside the Worst Congress Ever The Worst Congress Ever How our national legislature … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, News, Politics | 1 Comment

Thoughts and ruminations

Posted on 20 October 2006 by Becca

Hello again friends & Imaginary Readers! I’m back again, having been ‘off-line’ most of the last two days because that desktop computer of mine needed to hog the cell-phone modem connection.  The one upside of a complete restore is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Philosophy and Religion, Spirituality, Sri Kaleshwar Swami | 12 Comments

Huh… interesting

Posted on 16 October 2006 by Becca

Met with Swami today. Headache gone.  A 3 1/2 week long migraine, gone — just like that.

Posted in Just stuff, Philosophy and Religion, Spirituality, Sri Kaleshwar Swami | 5 Comments

Rebuilt from the ashes…

Posted on 15 October 2006 by Becca

Heya everyone, I write now from a reconstructed desktop computer.  Seems that my use of a repaired SATA hard drive cable had been a bad idea.  Trashed the OS — but fortunately (and many kudos to Gateway), I was able … Continue reading →

Posted in Just stuff, Technology | 2 Comments

Coffee…

Posted on 14 October 2006 by Becca

The English translation on the box for my new French coffee press might’ve been atrocious, but the coffee is anything but. Before, I was using a fine-mesh gold-tone filter intended for brewing tea in mugs.  You put the tea in … Continue reading →

Posted in Just stuff, Spirituality | 4 Comments

Bad Translations Playhouse

Posted on 13 October 2006 by Becca

While in Bangalore this week, I purchased a long-sought item:  A French coffee press.  Took many, many stops, and a few merchants even told me that such a thing would not be found in India.Thanks to my friend JimC, I … Continue reading →

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Back to Penukonda

Posted on 12 October 2006 by Becca

Hello friends & Imaginary Readers, Well, it’s been a nice break.  Got lots of shopping done (heavy on the groceries), and a goodly amount of rest and goofing off.  (Yesterday, I watched a fun Japanese SF film called "The Returner.")  … Continue reading →

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