Archives for November, 2007

For Better. For Worse.


It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell. – Buddha
In Buddhism, the Koi fish represents courage. Humans swim thru the ocean of suffering without fear… just as the fish swims [...]

Hot Stove!


The 2007 World Series is barely in the history books, but the hot stove league is already well under way with a lot of teams and players making big off season news – and I think the biggest thing I’ve noticed is how my perspective on the game and on life as a member of [...]

Autumn Rain


It’s how you look at me; eyes devouring my body, clothing torn away and discarded across the room, my whole universe unfolds before you as I fall down upon the bed and open my legs. A woman can live her whole life without ever knowing what true love really means, waiting for the moment [...]

Things to do in Simotuki…


And just like that… October becomes November and autumn is really here. My backyard is a sea of red, orange and yellow leaves which everyday fall like a peaceful silent rain under bright azure skies, and with the remnants of Hurricane Noel heading for my shores this weekend, we’re likely to lose a few [...]