Tidbits

I had an experience where I lived for a week in a monastery. I missed... reading and writing. Everything else, I could do without. Even not speaking was ok. You can communicate very effectively non-verbally. The monastery was located in the middle of some woods. After a week, I came back to the city. The colors assaulted my senses. The noise was ok - not traumatic. But I was amazed by the sensory overload our eyes deal with on a daily basis. No wonder we block out advertising (and the billboards become more conspicuous). It might not be speed but it's equally alienating.

I downloaded Yahoo widgets - so cool. One of them is called "Clockish". It displays the time it is approximately. For example, it says "Half past 7" not 7:29 pm or "7 fifteenish", or "a bit after 7". It fits welll with my present situation where clocks have become a nuisance and a stressor.

A friend told me about a site where you can write 100 words a day - just to keep your writing muscle going. I haven't taken the plunge yet though I am thinking of it. Go there if you are curious: http://www.100words.net/front.cfm