perspective

Balancing act: homeostasis and words I live by

by Isy
January 25, 2011
1 Comment
critical thinking, nature, perspective, tasty words, what works

A balance has two ends: when one goes up, the other goes down. As a metaphor for living, it lacks dimension. Homeostasis is better. It… Read More »Balancing act: homeostasis and words I live by

Chalk boored: cortisol and dentition

My teeth were crumbling. I thought that was churlish of them, especially since I was moving at the time and had quite enough going on.… Read More »Chalk boored: cortisol and dentition

Hope

At 12:11 this morning, a soft sea-wind went through me. My insides relaxed. 2010 was tough all over. We know that. Mortality sucks, life is… Read More »Hope

No choice but integrity

by Isy
December 28, 2010
humor, opinion, perspective, realpolitik

I’m a walking, talking, babbling, ceaseless argument for the fact that sexuality is not a choice. Integrity is — though that’s not my point here.… Read More »No choice but integrity

B. C. E. takes on new meaning

by Isy
November 27, 2010
critical thinking, humor, loved ones, perspective, realpolitik, tasty words

Les was a chef before he was born. He helped with a BAADS Thanksgiving some years ago as a gesture of kindness, and found that… Read More »B. C. E. takes on new meaning

Extreme Moderation: an Olympic challenge

by Isy
October 19, 2010
humor, perspective, tasty words, what works

I got on the wrong train today. Got off 15 minutes later – was already 15 minutes late, so now it’s pushing an hour. Ok,… Read More »Extreme Moderation: an Olympic challenge

On weighing the evidence

by Isy
October 18, 2010
critical thinking, loved ones, perspective, sheeple

My friend J’s husband called her from work today with the immortal words, “I’ve met someone else.” If he had been able to pick a… Read More »On weighing the evidence

Housing crisis? Really?

by Isy
October 13, 2010
opinion, perspective, realpolitik

More and more in the news about the feculent mess our mortgage system is in. Housing is too costly & too scarce. Empty houses are… Read More »Housing crisis? Really?

Living lean: mulling cost and value

by Isy
September 21, 2010
critical thinking, perspective, realpolitik, what works

I’ve gotten pretty good at the fine art of stretching a dollar so tight that if I let go, the rebound could snap my nose… Read More »Living lean: mulling cost and value

Expected vs. Actual: planning for WC settlement

by Isy
August 29, 2010
CRPS knock-on effects, insur-dance, perspective

The lawyers have finally agreed that it’s time to put this turkey of a Worker’s Comp case to bed. My lawyer said that, for one… Read More »Expected vs. Actual: planning for WC settlement

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