Teacher thinks that I sound funny

[raybear]

I spent nearly an hour last night filling up my Amazon shopping cart then when I went to check out I was informed that my gift certificate can't be applied to used items (which was 90% of my cart, since I was trying to get the most of my money). Bastards.

So I decided on three things. Buffy Season Three DVD, The Sims for Playstation 2, and the DVD of "My Neighbor Totoro". This is not as exciting as the cart full of 16 items, but I'm getting two big ticket items that are new and exciting and will get much use out of me. I think I chose wisely.

Oh, and I registered for True Spirit last week. I guess I should put in for time off from work. Anyone in DC willing to let me sleep on their couch (or bed if I promise not to hog the covers)? I was leaning towards sharing a hotel room, but I'm not sure I have enough money for such a non-extravagance. I mean, if I'm going to share a room anyway....I'm still deciding, I guess. So to my DC people, expect an email inquiring about availability. Or let me know here if there are still open reservations or if you're already full and don't want further harassment.

This whole Pete Townsend debacle is creeping me out. But in more positive entertainment news, Richard Chamberlain is coming out. Oh, Dr. Kildare.

On the train this morning I noticed that whenever I'm reading or thinking about buddhism, I start viewing everything random around me in those terms. I'll be listening to some song on my walkman and thinking "she should dwell so much on the past and concentrate more on the present." I need a book on the buddhist's approach to art and music and pop culture. What would Buddha think of Joe Millionaire?

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[(Anonymous)]

Secret Present Fairy thinkns you need a hobbit-forming present.

[raybear.livejournal.com]

hobbit-forming? Hmmmmmmm.

[archanglrobriel.livejournal.com]

Joe Millionaire is as clear cut a case for the fact that suffering is omnipresent as I've ever seen. *laugh* I didn't know Richard Chamberlain wasn't out. I thought he came out years ago. Weirdness.

I didn't know you were into Buddhist stuff. I just got a book that you might be interested in - it's called "Queer Dharma". I haven't read it yet, but it comes highly recommended and deals with some interesting subject matter, apparently. If you find a book on the buddhist approach to art, music and pop culture please pass that title along and I'll do the same since now I, too, will be looking around for that.

[raybear.livejournal.com]

I've only dabbled on the path, but haven't committed to walking on it yet. Or maybe I should say, I haven't committed to telling people I'm walking on it. Ha!

I've mostly been reading more western books on the subject -- I had this big idea to read all these originaly translated texts, but then thought to myself, who am I kidding? So I started with Buddhism Plain and Simple and read it very quickly. Interestingly enough, although I've always had a casual interest in buddhism, it wasn't until a year ago when I got a strong interest in lucid dreaming and dream meditation that I started reading more seriously about the noble truths and whatnot. Now I've been reading a little bit on Zen forms and also searching for an audio cassette that will help on the meditation front.

I've heard of the book Queer Dharma but haven't read it -- I'd be interested to hear what you think of it.

And now I'm off to do a quick internet search on buddhism and art and pop culture!!

[legalmoose]

When is True Spirit? I'd be happy to volunteer a futon couch for you, and I'm near bus & metrorail (as long as you don't mind a 10-15 min walk down 16th to the Green Line).

[raybear.livejournal.com]

It's the weekend of February 14-16, so if you have some snazzy Valentine's plans, I don't want to cause a hinderance. ;)

Thanks for the offer! I might be taking you up on it, even if it's just for one night (assuming that's an okay weekend for you).

[katemosey.livejournal.com]

I am also creeped out by the Pete Townshend thing. I think the reason is because of the lame-ass excuse he made up as to why he had child porn sites in his computer.... he was doing "research" for his upcoming autobiography.
Nothing is more pathetic than horribly transparent excuses.

Sorta like Winona saying that shoplifting was "research" for her upcoming movie role.

My question is, why would Townshend need to "research" child porn for an autobiography?? WTF??? That's even more lame than Winona ... at least her shitty, sad transparent lie makes more sense.

[raybear.livejournal.com]

No, but see he just wanted to see how easy it was for his own kids to access child porn. It was in the best interest of the child.

Er, yuck.

[sharkysmachine.livejournal.com]

god i wish i were going now. i could come down and see you.

[raybear.livejournal.com]

you don't have to go to the conference. you can just come down anyway.

maybe we should meet in NYC in the spring or something wicked and indulgent. i'm not sure i'd ever step foot in Vermont intentionally.

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[sharkysmachine.livejournal.com]

okay. nobody ever wants to come see me in vermont. it's ont like you're going to vermort. you're coming to see the angelina.

[milosh.livejournal.com]

I still don't know where I'm staying, actually, but you may be able to stay with me, regardless - let's take this offline (don't i sound professional???)

;)