I was struck by the poignancy of Deepak Chopra’s tribute to his friend and wanted to share it here.
“…when the shock subsides and a thousand public voices recount Michael’s brilliant, joyous, embattled, enigmatic, bizarre trajectory, I hope the word “joyous” is the one that will rise from the ashes and shine as he once did.”
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Monthly Archives: June 2009
Deepak Chopra’s Tribute to Michael Jackson
Michael, Elvis, and the Fab Four
A comment from an online mourner…
“There are only three true Greats, musically – The Beatles, Elvis and Michael Jackson.”
My favorite MJ video is the concert video for Dirty Diana. I’ve often said that seeing MJ in concert would be one the best shows on earth.
I agree with the anonymous author of the above statement. [...]
Solo-Domesticus: Channeling Martha Stewart
OK, I’m not sure if I’m getting in touch with my feminine side or what but…
I’m definitely feeling it’s time for some domestic improvements around the Beach Bungalow.
It’s hard to explain, but the last few weeks I’ve been considering all of the following improvements to our home.
Painting some accent walls [...]
Frequent Moves Can Increase Suicide in Teens
According to a recent study, moving more than three times can increase feelings of isolation among kids.
A study recently published in the Archives of Psychiatry, summarized here in an article on MSNBC.com, states that:
“… kids aged 11 to 17 were twice as likely to attempt suicide if their families moved three or more times compared [...]
Big Spoon v. Small Spoon
I’m a cereal lover.
Smart Start, Raisin Bran, Frosted Mini-Wheats…and sometimes LE’s Frosted Flakes.
I don’t eat cereal in the morning as I prefer to start the day with something warm (not to mention the mild lactose intolerance and its associated effects that wouldn’t be appreciated at the office).
But there are times when [...]
Facebook: A Solo-Dad’s Best Friend?
Do you use Facebook?
I do, but mainly for keeping in touch with family, friends, a few former girlfriends, and lots of old high school buddies.
Facebook (FB) is one of the most popular social networking sites. It’s growth rate has been phenomenal and it’s appeal much more widespread than Twitter which I find [...]
Haiku for Neda
a beautiful life
cut short
by intolerance
and hate
An Officer and a Gentleman
When it comes to my children, I am truly a rich man.
I have four children and all are amazing individuals:
Ben is 21, recently married Crystal and is a criminal justice major at the University of Phoenix.
Jeremy is 23 and a mechanical engineering major at San Francisco State University
LE is 13 and manages to put up [...]
The Adorable Couple – Ben & Crystal
Benjamin Getting Married
And yes, it does seem like only yesterday that I delivered my oldest son and held him in my arms while tears of joy fell onto his tiny face.
That I delivered Ben (the obstetrician didn’t show because she was delivering another baby across town) made his birth even more momentous that is was [...]
On the East Coast? Give a Child some ‘Fresh Air’
Have a great place for kids to play?
Too many kids in the inner cities across the country are trapped day in and day out by concrete jungles.
When I think about my own childhood, I know I took the outdoors and the woods across the street for granted.
Today, LE and I walk the beach almost daily. [...]
