Wednesday, October 31, 2001

Wednesday, October 31, 2001

Happy Halloween!  I went to my second yoga class last night. I'm feeling better about it and I'm not as sore as I was last week.

Saturday, October 27, 2001

Saturday, October 27, 2001

We stayed out way too late last night.  I'm completely used to my eight hours of sleep and got only 7.  That messed me all up.  After a few hours of lounging in bed watching cartoons, I mustered the energy to go outside.  And, what a gorgeous day!  The temperature dropped down to the 70s, and the wind kicked up nicely.

Around 2-ish, Galahad & I decided to go to Morikami park.  We had been meaning to go for years now.  Wow!  We loved it but ended up rushed since they close at 5pm.

On the way home, we dropped by my brother's house to network his computers together.  It was my first experience with a Linksys router and with Windows XP.  This was trickier than I expected.  Fortunately, we got his Internet connectivity up but were unable to sustain shared folder & printer connectivity.

Friday, October 26, 2001

Friday, October 26, 2001

We went to Gigi's at Mizner Park for dinner tonight.  We were meeting up with friends, otherwise we never would have gone here.  It's very much the social who's being seen with whom and wearing what scene.  Anyway, I was extremely entertained and very happy that I don't care about this scene anymore.  Galahad ran into an old friend of his.  Hopefully, they'll stay in better touch this time.

Wednesday, October 24, 2001

Wednesday, October 24, 2001

I went to a beginner's yoga class last night with a friend.  Man, that kicked my ass!  I am so sore today, but a good sore.   Who knew I had all of these muscles in all of these places?!

Saturday, October 20, 2001

Saturday, October 20, 2001

Galahad & I went to a fruit tree sale.  While we were trying to decide which of the three (if any) coconut palm trees to buy, some man came by and took two.  Of course that decided it for us.  As soon as I picked myself off of the ground from laughing so hard, we took the little one who was left.  I named her Mei-Lin.  Afterwards, on our way home we passed by a grand opening for a sushi buffet.  Normally, I don't care for those, but I was starving.  Plus, I figured they would have their best quality fish to make a good impression.  We ate soooo much.  Yummy!

Wednesday, October 17, 2001

Wednesday, October 17, 2001

ONE
(author unknown)



As the soot and dirt and ash rained down, We became one color.
As we carried each other down the stairs of the burning building, We became one class.
As we lit candles of waiting and hope, We became one generation.
As the firefighters and police officers fought their way into the inferno, We became one gender.
As we fell to our knees in prayer for strength, We became one faith.
As we whispered or shouted words of encouragement, We spoke one language.
As we gave our blood in lines a mile long, We became one body.
As we mourned together the great loss, We became one family.
As we cried tears of grief and loss, We became one soul.
As we retell with pride of the sacrifice of heroes, We become one people.

We are.......
One color
One class
One generation
One gender
One faith
One language
One body
One family
One soul
One people

We are The Power of One. We are United. We are America.

Sunday, October 14, 2001

Sunday, October 14, 2001

I've been fighting a horrible migraine all weekend. There are little empty Imitrex wrappers all over the house. Galahad keeps discovering them in the oddest places. Usually, when I grab one, I need to distract myself until it kicks in.

We went to the Everglades in the afternoon. Galahad wanted to go on a canoe trip, but I wasn't quiet up for it, either mentally or physically. The gators really freak me out.

The water level is finally near normal. It was so high that we saw only one large gator and two babies. The rest must have made their way back to deeper parts. Mostly, we saw some cool birds and turtles. Fortunately, it's not grasshopper season anymore. We saw only 3. Those freak me out worse than the gators, I think. Here's a photo, taken by a great nature photographer whose name escapes me right now. (If you're him, I meant to give you credit.)

By the way, depending on your display settings, these are actual size. They're very large! Last time, they covered the ground and were hopping all over like a plague of locusts. They also come in bright red colorings.


Thursday, October 11, 2001

Thursday, October 11, 2001

Well, it's been a month since this horrible new world started. It's gotten so many people closer together and more appreciative of what we have. However, the flip side of that is that it takes the fear of loss to make one appreciative of what one has or had. It really sucks to live in a fearful state at least once a day. I'm not terrified, but I'm a lot more suspicious and paranoid now, especially with this whole anthrax exposure so close by. Anthrax explained by the CDC

Wednesday, October 10, 2001

Wednesday, October 10, 2001

I'm really excited to find out that we have a NOBU sushi restaurant in South Beach now.  However, I am a little nervous that my checkbook is not large enough to cover my habit.  My only saving grace is that it's about 45 minutes away, and you all know how much I hate to drive, especially when I'm hungry.