How It Should Work (As Opposed To How It Works) or Prescribed vs. Described. Also John Trudell, hero.

August 18, 2017

Yesterday was a odd type of day. I had many good things happening around me as I wandered hither and yon. My day began at Maine State Prison. I met one of my Alternatives to Violence Project, AVP,  co-facilitators just before noon to go inside the Medium Unit to make preparations for our scheduled workshop … More How It Should Work (As Opposed To How It Works) or Prescribed vs. Described. Also John Trudell, hero.

One Psychiatrist Meets Another. He Says, “You’re Fine. How am I?”

August 17, 2017

Yuk, yuk. I was riding up to Augusta the other day. I was on my way to Bagel Mainea. They have very good bagels and a tofutti veggie spread to die for. I buy a baker’s dozen and cut them and freeze them. Delicious!  On the way I heard the NPR news person talk about … More One Psychiatrist Meets Another. He Says, “You’re Fine. How am I?”

Free Car Wash, Andres Segovia, and Assassination!

August 12, 2017

Minds are wonderful playgrounds. I am performing my morning ritual (!) of sipping dark coffee, listening to one of my recorded nine hundred odd tunes on the laptop, and playing games. My mind relaxes and wanders smoothly over a long life of dodging important events and obligations. That’s a joke. Andres Segovia (there’s an accent … More Free Car Wash, Andres Segovia, and Assassination!

Georgia Steak Sandwich, Arrogance, and Beautiful Boats!

August 11, 2017

Don’t fret. I’ll tie them all together eventually. This morning I wanted to get into my usual routine of booting up the laptop, turning on the burner under the kettle, and using my submarine style bathroom. The bathroom is called a “head” in the Navy. So I go to the head means just that. “I’ll … More Georgia Steak Sandwich, Arrogance, and Beautiful Boats!

Watching a Master Craftsperson; Feeling the Confidence.

August 9, 2017

In my eighth decade I’ve seen a thing or two. Only by observation can one really gain insights. Reading instructions is good enough to put you in the ballpark but it takes direct observation and participation to bring it all home. Enough of this business and lo and behold it doesn’t take great amounts of … More Watching a Master Craftsperson; Feeling the Confidence.

Intimidation, Bullying, White Privilege, Expectation, All the Things Bad.

August 3, 2017

I’ve been reading about Trump’s problems. His lack of knowledge of how government works. His lack of skills working with other moneyed, privileged white men (Legislative Branch), his doofiness in his approach to business deals. His success must accrue because he has been dealing with underworld mentalities that don’t play into the ruling class savvy. … More Intimidation, Bullying, White Privilege, Expectation, All the Things Bad.