A quiet Sunday morning with Belle doing something she rarely does:  waking me up early.  Specifically at 5, then 7, then 9 am (almost exactly on the hour) for outside bathroom visits.  Well, the 9 am one was where she stayed inside to throw up a small charcoal-like stone (about the size of a large avocado ...

I believe one of the nicest things Adrian ever said about me this summer is that I am a “ruthless editor.”  Now that may not be your idea of a favorite compliment, but it’s definitely one of mine. An interesting morning — a knock on the cottage door by the neighbors involved in our ...

Mid-morning beach walk with Belle and Susan — endlessly wonderful. Once again, Belle demonstrating another version of yesterday’s lesson about guidance from the universe. My little dog is such a pro at chasing sticks and frisbees, that somehow she’s now confused by tennis balls. She’...

Practicing serenity — and to paraphrase SARK’s “How To Be An Artist” poster — while I am friends with freedom, I am not so enamored with uncertainty…NOT AT ALL. Lots of meditation breaks (aka “naps”). Began in earnest writing the new, top-secret-ish play yest...

Morning spent debating the pros and cons of being on a HSN show for holiday gift-giving.  I’m surprisingly extremely excited about the possibility. Lunch with Susan while watching Rachel Zoe.  Entirely in love with the show this season although beyond stressed by Jeremiah’s challenge:  decorati...

First week in San Francisco is nearly complete which is unbelievable.  Truly. Yesterday, I decided to explore Kabuki, a Japanese bathhouse.  Impossible not to compare to my favorite Beverly Hot Springs, though.  I prefer BHS’ deeper pools + the hot water is hotter. Kabuki has the better Steam Room.  ...

Morning service at the Oakland Center for Spiritual Living which was fantastic. Awesome music by Susan’s friend Nadine Risha;  very global and vibey mix of chant-y, Sanskrit mood music and some serious Barbra, too (“A Piece of Sky”). They do this thing where they welcome newcomers, asking...

Taught at the Lotus at 9 am.  A miracle of parking:  a space directly in front of the studio. Thus I felt comfortable asking the dog-loving front-desk karmi if she would mind watching Belle while I taught, knowing she could instantly be returned to the car if she caused a ruckus.  Belle, however, was perfe...

Breakfast with Susan at Cafe Divine. Lunch at a $5 Thai place. Spa Visit via Dan’s gift certificate at Burke Williams (upscale serene although slightly disturbing that it’s on the 5th floor of a mall). Beach walk with Belle and Susan (2 frisbees lost to the current.) Dinner with Susan at La Med...