Comments for Not So Shaggy Dog Stories

Comment on Lounge Lizard by Sunbeam

Sunbeam — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 01:01:35 +0000

Oh, my gosh. You got a picture of it. Wow. I think it is a God sign not matter what we call it.

Comment on What time is it? by Sunbeam

Sunbeam — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:37:24 +0000

Unfortunately, Wednesday mornings are by the clock…wish it were not so.

Comment on The Dishes’ Dharma by Shawn H.

Shawn H. — Thu, 06 May 2010 10:38:01 +0000

Its silly, incredibly so. But I take pride in gathering the dishes and utensils left by my housemates. Some days not so quietly, especially when I think how much harder it would be for those self same housemates to walk the additional three or four step, turn on the tap and rinse those self same dishes and utensils off and save me the added chore of soaking out the gunk that has solidified into a concrete any mason would be proud to use. However…. as I digress, I do enjoy the feeling of accomplishment I get when I have chiselled away the gunk and grime of some previous meal. I also get a strange sense of pride when the sink is empty, the dishwasher is empty, and the cabinets and cupboards are neatly stacked with shining plates, cups, and saucers. Its not world peace… but it is a sense of peace in my world. I may not have my name in bronze on some world monument and history will have forgotten that on this date Shawn Hammond did scour the crockpot. But I will remember it. At least until tomorrow when I scour it again.

Comment on The Dishes’ Dharma by Shaila

Shaila — Wed, 05 May 2010 17:55:41 +0000

Years ago, A friend who is Christian (I am hindu, I call all bible derived people this) wrote little mindful notes and posted them all over the house. At the kitchen sink something like, I am bathing baby jesus as I wash this dish. etc etc. Jews have prayers for almost every task. I love that.

In the not so distant path, people have walked to canada, barefoot to save themselves and ensure freedom for their children. In my own life time, I saw women breaking up rocks and carrying the baskets of rocks on construction sites in 120 degree heat. Most of us, almost never have to do anything nearly difficult.

These are two examples I give those that want to complain about their incredibly well paid jobs.

Every moment, every task can be a great opportunity.

Comment on The Dishes’ Dharma by guttrachi

guttrachi — Wed, 05 May 2010 11:12:23 +0000

Doing dishes is therapeutic! Think of the piece and tranquility of seeing all those spots coming off and clean dishes being able to go back in the cabinet. Dish washers deprive you of that satisfaction of completing a task with pride. Maybe you should consider doing them by the fish pond each night! The gold fish and other critters would probably appreciate the treat. Love Dad

Comment on Old Man and the Sea by guttrachi

guttrachi — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:36:11 +0000

Hi,
At least your able to use wit to help handle what is occuring. Himm! He doesn’t look like Hemmingway!
Love
Dad

Comment on Before the Storm by guttrachi

guttrachi — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:38:38 +0000

Hmm! Winter is coming, sounds like those naked dogs need coats made from torn jeans!
By the way it’s probably not the gold fishes brains it’s their bodies. They aere cold blooded so at 32 F they prestty much stop moving and need little oxygen!
Animal Rights Advocate!
Doubt the Dogs will do well against Mickeal Vick’s Pit Bulls!!

Comment on Mullfullness by Macphisto

Macphisto — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:59:54 +0000

“When the warrior puts down the blade in peaceful surrender” I smiled when I read this. As I am sure you know, in mythology the dragon represents our ego, and there is always a knight battling it, killing it with his sword. By killing the dragon, he kills his own ego and frees his own Spirit. That is why Eden is protected by a sword (you can’t enter the world of the Spirit with the Ego), and also why Jesus is described as returning with a flaming sword.

But I like this idea better. Simply lay down the sword and embrace the dragon.

Comment on On Love And Loathing by Macphisto

Macphisto — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:53:30 +0000

This is a great post. Gnani was very talkative this time, and as always, very insightful. I totally agree with the idea of Totality embodying all dichotomies. Even in selfishness, but it is our twisted views that create the illusion of selfishness to begin with.