I bought this mat for my ex, who said she wanted a yoga mat. She said she didn’t like it, too heavy, and never used it. This was years before I started yoga, and when I did, this was the first mat I used. But, I didn’t really like this mat either, because of its history, being for my ex. So I bought my own mat. Then another, then another. Since then, I’ve used (and worn out) several mat. Then I came back to this one, as my experience recognized it as a really really good mat.

I noticed there were no other mats like it or similar, and not even the yoga store owners could identify it. It’s clearly a Manduca, but seems unique.

So finally, the other day, I emailed and asked about this mat..below is the reply I received

This thrills me to no end. I know it’s a dumb thing to be overly happy about, but it really does.

I have another unique seeming mat, it’s a Manduka Pro too, I’m sure, but it is a little longer and a little wider than standard sized mats and I love it because it was a very special gift from a very special teacher. I kinda set it aside and saving it from wear and tear, although it doesn’t seem to wear and tear at all.

Have a great day!

It was starry and clear overhead, with a nice Crescent Moon but there was a lightning storm out at sea. The lightning was constant. It was quiet with no thunder.

I made the above GIF from a video that I took this morning..

Happy Tuesday! Have a great day

I had a very lazy weekend. I napped a lot both Saturday and Sunday.

I did go to my secret spot for a cuppa coffee. And I did take Lenny to the beach and to a friend’s pool.

And I had landscapers come over and start to clean up the rocks in the yard, but it started raining so they’re coming back this week.

Now it’s another Monday and I’m headed off to work.

Have a great week!

Nee vacation spot? I think not. Read about it HERE, if you wish.

Happy Friday! Have a good weekend!

Yesterday was 1234 days of meditation. I’ll keel going at least to 5678.

Have a great day.

Iryna Zarutska, was stabbed in the neck from behind .while sitting on a train

Article HERE (one of many)

Graphic VIDEO here

This Woman was minding her own business and was stabbed in the neck 3 times. She bled to death.

Tha assailant reportedly said “Got that white girl” as he walked away. Helluva motive for murder.

Well established criminal.

I did not ever imagine such evil could exist in this world. I’m very unsettled by this.

Yesterday and today have been good mornings. I’ve walked the dog, run a little swam a little and did a little yoga.. Pre dawn has been beautiful with flat flat flat calm sea, and light from an almost full moon.

I’ve lived in the Cayman Islands almost 30 years, and I’m still grateful to be here every day.

Have a terrific Tuesday!

Alas, woe is me! Another Monday! I think we got shorted a day this weekend.

Friday I went to a memorial for an old friend, Graham. A long standing member of our recovery community

Saturday was a housecleaning day and Saturday evening I had a small group of friends come over for filet mignon and thick tuna steaks on the grill

Sunday was beach yoga and laundry and cleanup from the party.

And now it’s back to work! Have a great week!

You gotta see this video. Japan’s new 310 mile an hour train.

Dont blink or you’ll miss it!

Happy Friday! Have a good weekend!

I finished the older classic by Ray Bradbury Fahrenheit 451. It was quite good. Dystopian. (That’s a word I learned from Goodreads).

in this book, our future, the firemen don’t put out fires the fire hoses squirt kerosene and they burn the houses down when they find books inside the houses books are illegal. Our main character, a fireman named Montag, switches to the other side after he meets a woman who opens his eyes when he’s walking to work and apparently has been stashing books all the time. And then……

it is quite a good book, the only thing wrong with it is that it ended too soon.. I especially like the picture on the cover, the book / pack of matches. Quite clever!

Have a great day!