I don't regularly read Wendy McElroy, but a snippet from her latest blog was at Rational Review News Digest (RRND), [www.rationalreview.com/news] which I do receive daily, caught my attention - Frugalista Philosophy #4.
"The goal is to spend your time -- which is your life and, so,
irreplaceable -- in a manner you value, a manner that contributes to
your health. One of the most destructive assumptions of our culture is
that people should act to maximize their profit, their self-int... read more

I had the link to this article in my Inbox for more well over 1 week and only got around to checking it out earlier today. Although I posted it to AZEDM.com this afternoon, there are some at tribe.net who likely did not see it. I think it's something well worth reading by everyone - here and elsewhere. So please do pass it along.
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Older People Are Happy: Life Begins At 40 And 50 And 60

ScienceDaily (Feb. 18, 2008) — Growing old is a happier experience than many of u... read more

Time sure has moved along and I (and Paul) have been mighty busy all this time - but still getting in dancing on at least Wednesdays at Cafe Carumba (Switch Wednesdays) and special events, like Karuna 2/9/08.

Just some of the things I've written during this time (always with at least editing by Paul, just as I do for him on all substantive items):
"Action for the Forgotten Real Problem with S1959" - www.opednews.com/articles/..._forgo.htm
"Trading... read more

My email Inbox is mighty full these days and I didn't get around to reading the message sent to me 12/21 from SPPI (Science and Public Policy Institute) until just a couple hours ago, very late on 12/23. It is a reprint of the 12/21 opinion piece by Melanie Phillips at Spectator.co.uk - www.spectator.co.uk/melaniep...lat.thtml It is a very good read, containing quotes from David Whitehouse writing in the New Statesman, including the one in my intro. htt... read more

Someone recently sent me a link to the Gratitude Dance at YouTube - saying "If you haven't seen this delightful video, "The Gratitude Dance," I highly recommend it: youtube.com/watch " He also specifically pointed me towards the words and phrases that flashed through near the end.

While the music is bouncy, the dancing amusing/energetic and the idea of focusing more on the positives in life than the negatives is beneficial, I think there is something definitely missin... read more