Walk: Various shopping centers: Sausalito, Corte Madera, Sacramento Street
Distance: 1 mile and take yoga class
Start teaching again tomorrow after 9 days off yoga. Wonder how it will go. In just 9 days away I felt changes from not doing yoga: mentally scattered, stiffer/less pliant. When I did exercise: run, hike, the parts of me that weren't exercised felt 'left out.' Yoga works the whole body, mind, emotions. It centers, calms and also energizes, opens, makes fluid conferring a sort of youthfulness. I was surprised as I hadn't expected to notice much by taking time away. More after returning to teaching......Now, to Alex Trebek and respite from the conventions.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Jeopardy Awaits --- Day 236
Walk: A few errands
Distance: not much; private yoga practice (back to yoga; interesting to have taken 9 days off. More later on that)
I don't have cable so only get the networks. And they All took Alex Trebek and other shows away so I entered through the back door to watching the Republican convention. I could have not watched anything but decided it was the higher ground to spend my time/mind on this part of the national debate leading to the presidential election. I think it has been a worthwhile and good decision. Tonight Mitt Romney gives his acceptance speech, so I will watch that. Jeopardy awaits.
PS - Closed out on this post, went to my inbox and found the Republicans/Yahoo News (which I do not subscribe to) had somehow found a way into my inbox AND when I pushed the button offering me the opportunity to stop any coverage, it took me to Another Republican site. This I Don't Like. At All!
Distance: not much; private yoga practice (back to yoga; interesting to have taken 9 days off. More later on that)
I don't have cable so only get the networks. And they All took Alex Trebek and other shows away so I entered through the back door to watching the Republican convention. I could have not watched anything but decided it was the higher ground to spend my time/mind on this part of the national debate leading to the presidential election. I think it has been a worthwhile and good decision. Tonight Mitt Romney gives his acceptance speech, so I will watch that. Jeopardy awaits.
PS - Closed out on this post, went to my inbox and found the Republicans/Yahoo News (which I do not subscribe to) had somehow found a way into my inbox AND when I pushed the button offering me the opportunity to stop any coverage, it took me to Another Republican site. This I Don't Like. At All!
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Africa, Huh? --- Day 235
Walk: Cantor Arts Center (Stanford University), Sacramento Street
Distance: 3 miles
Went down to Stanford today with a group of docent friends to see an exhibition of African art. Most of what we saw was truly artistic - less utilitarian in terms of eating and storage vessels - than other cultures I've studied. Many of the carvings and copper works were almost astonishingly fine. But no matter how good the signage and written explanations are at these exhibitions of
'primitive' art there is the frustration (for me) of leaving with more questions than answers. How do these objects relate to the culture I'm viewing?; if ceremonial, when/what were the ceremonies?; were the artists a separate group supported by the tribes to produce art?; etc. I believe my viewing experience would be comparable to a Nigerian coming to Rome and viewing Christian art in a museum. They probably wouldn't understand the iconography or how it related to the society in which it was produced - and even if they came up with the right questions, they wouldn't be able to grasp the whole of Christianity and its place in the world and the hearts, minds and rituals of the people impacted by it.
Not saying I shouldn't go. There is a stimulation in encountering things one cannot (easily) grasp, but my frustration at trying to do so anyway (my impatience too) can lead (literally) to headaches. Probably all the more reason to go.
Most likely I'll return and take a docent tour before the exhibit closes.
Distance: 3 miles
Went down to Stanford today with a group of docent friends to see an exhibition of African art. Most of what we saw was truly artistic - less utilitarian in terms of eating and storage vessels - than other cultures I've studied. Many of the carvings and copper works were almost astonishingly fine. But no matter how good the signage and written explanations are at these exhibitions of
'primitive' art there is the frustration (for me) of leaving with more questions than answers. How do these objects relate to the culture I'm viewing?; if ceremonial, when/what were the ceremonies?; were the artists a separate group supported by the tribes to produce art?; etc. I believe my viewing experience would be comparable to a Nigerian coming to Rome and viewing Christian art in a museum. They probably wouldn't understand the iconography or how it related to the society in which it was produced - and even if they came up with the right questions, they wouldn't be able to grasp the whole of Christianity and its place in the world and the hearts, minds and rituals of the people impacted by it.
Not saying I shouldn't go. There is a stimulation in encountering things one cannot (easily) grasp, but my frustration at trying to do so anyway (my impatience too) can lead (literally) to headaches. Probably all the more reason to go.
Most likely I'll return and take a docent tour before the exhibit closes.
Central Nigeria Unmasked: Arts of the Benue River Valley
Ongoing every day from May 16, 2012 through October 14, 2012. Cantor Arts Center, Stanford University
Ongoing every day from May 16, 2012 through October 14, 2012. Cantor Arts Center, Stanford University
A comprehensive view of the arts from along the river that flows across the center of Nigeria, joining the great Niger River on its way to the Atlantic Ocean. Reveals arts and cultures of 25 diverse tribes/peoples who are far less known and studied than those of the majority populations in Nigeria's northern and southern regions.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
The Village It Takes --- Day 234
Walk: Fillmore/Trader Joes's
Distance: 4+ miles
This was one of those days when San Francisco becomes a village. In my part of the village I ran into one, two, three, four yoga students then into a member of my reading group on the way home from T. Joe's. Many other familiar faces.
Distance: 4+ miles
This was one of those days when San Francisco becomes a village. In my part of the village I ran into one, two, three, four yoga students then into a member of my reading group on the way home from T. Joe's. Many other familiar faces.
Monday, August 27, 2012
I, Yi, Yi Robot --- Day 233
Walk: Crissy Field, Kabuki Theater
Distance: 1.5 mi fun, 2 miles walk
Still feeling a bit not here due to trip cancellation, no yoga, no yoga teaching. Staycations can be confusing! Not aided by seeing Robot and Frank this afternoon. To me it was slow moving with bad rhythm between Frank and the robot - everybody really. You had the feeling every actor was filmed and recorded separately and then everything was spliced (tech term?) together as if they had actually been interacting. Badly spliced; the pauses were odd and things like eye contact between characters didn't seem to line up. And then the topic: losing your mental faculties as you age. Yup; probably not the flick to hit.
Distance: 1.5 mi fun, 2 miles walk
Still feeling a bit not here due to trip cancellation, no yoga, no yoga teaching. Staycations can be confusing! Not aided by seeing Robot and Frank this afternoon. To me it was slow moving with bad rhythm between Frank and the robot - everybody really. You had the feeling every actor was filmed and recorded separately and then everything was spliced (tech term?) together as if they had actually been interacting. Badly spliced; the pauses were odd and things like eye contact between characters didn't seem to line up. And then the topic: losing your mental faculties as you age. Yup; probably not the flick to hit.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
One Sunday, San Francisco --- Day 232
Walk: Embarcadero Theater (Searching for Sugar Man), Chinatown, Nob Hill
Distance: 4 Miles
After seeing Searching for Sugar Man (GO!), I missed the bus back to Pacific Heights. Luckily! Because I got to walk home through a few of the myriad worlds that are San Francisco.
Across the street from the theater I heard beautiful, ethereal (but strong) music, looked around and saw members of an Indian wedding coming out of the building where it had taken place. Gorgeous, richly colored dresses on the women, and the men all in white. Because of privacy I didn't want to come closer so you'll have to imagine.
Distance: 4 Miles
After seeing Searching for Sugar Man (GO!), I missed the bus back to Pacific Heights. Luckily! Because I got to walk home through a few of the myriad worlds that are San Francisco.
Across the street from the theater I heard beautiful, ethereal (but strong) music, looked around and saw members of an Indian wedding coming out of the building where it had taken place. Gorgeous, richly colored dresses on the women, and the men all in white. Because of privacy I didn't want to come closer so you'll have to imagine.
Then a few blocks up Sacramento a musician was playing her accordian for a large group of pedestrians that had gathered to listen. You can barely see her behind the woman in the white tee as she takes her bow and the crowd disperses.
A respite at Grace Cathedral on top of Nob Hill then out to Jackson Street. This San Francisco is just one incredible place! I've been here over 40 years, and, like a kid at a candy store, it never, never ceases to be a wonder to me.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Non Yoga Stretch --- Day 231
Walk: Laurel Village/T.Joe's
Distance: 3 miles
In preparation for the trip that got 'burned out' I have people subbing my yoga classes, and I've decided to let the subs stand and take a staycation. Already feels a bit more free after just a few days away from yoga teaching. Thinking more and more seriously about giving up at least the Saturday class. So, maybe this will become known as my Non-Yoga Blog. Nah, still like CIWT.
Distance: 3 miles
In preparation for the trip that got 'burned out' I have people subbing my yoga classes, and I've decided to let the subs stand and take a staycation. Already feels a bit more free after just a few days away from yoga teaching. Thinking more and more seriously about giving up at least the Saturday class. So, maybe this will become known as my Non-Yoga Blog. Nah, still like CIWT.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Racy Oil Rigs --- Day 230
Walk: Crissy Field/America's Cup
Distance: 5 miles
What is that black thing in the center?
Heron can't be bothered with the America's Cup commotion....
Distance: 5 miles
What is that black thing in the center?
Heron can't be bothered with the America's Cup commotion....
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