We are luminous beings. We are frozen light.

Going to a charity auction for pet shelters tonight. Wonder if those pets with opposable thumbs will use the gavels themselves. :)

One measure of civilization is the number of places to which you can walk. CarFree in Arlington

What is your favorite food and why is it significant to you?

Love yourself first. After all, you are the only one who will never leave you.

"Life is not fair, but it's good." ~ Jennifer Naughton

"Finely textured beef" Meat industry-speak for "pink slime". 15% of most ground beef.

Just got word that my Mom and Dad are off of thickened liquids. Healthy swallowing = Good times. :)

Life is not an endless stream of desserts. Eat your broccoli!

Would it really be such a bad idea if people where forced to buy broccoli? ;-)

"Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it." ~ Albert Einstein

150 miles down, 250 to go... DC bound.

Managed to punch myself in the nose this morning. Travel CAN be dangerous! :)

"A goal should scare you a little, and excite you a lot." — Dr. Joe Vitale

Hot time in the new iPad tonight: http://ping.fm/WU5FO Apple Processor

Negative ideas in our minds are more like dragons rather than demons. Far easier to slay. :)

"Love is the pain of truly being alive." ~ Joseph Campbell

Successfully shuffled off to Buffalo. Next stop: Parental visit. Then frolicking. ;)

"So, aside from everything else, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"

"Invest three percent of your income in yourself (self-development) in order to guarantee your future." ~ Brian Tracy

"Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death." ~ Albert Einstein

Lady Gaga collaborates with Harvard - http://hvrd.me/GCtHdG

When a situation is fluid, prepare to adapt your plans because it's hard to sculpt a liquid. :)

Tons of parental financial stuff to do in my "spare time" today. Organize your stuff so your kids don't have to! :)

Happy St Patrick's Day!!! :)

Arrived safely in "The Miami of the North" aka Buffalo, NY - fueling up before battle at rehab. BuffaloFolliesPartThree

If you eat a lot of crap and you think about a lot of crap, your life will be a load of crap.

75 degrees in Buffalo forecast for Monday in March! Guess those Mayans were right. 2012 EndOfTheWorld

70 degrees in Buffalo tomorrow! Guess I won't be packing my St Patty's Day long johns. ;)

I love my Apple products but it's more like "social drinking" rather than alcoholism. :)

Is there a 12-step program for Apple Addicts?

Sister has a fancy hotel this trip. I'm thinking "Bubbly green beer hot tub - The Irish Champagne of Hot Tubs!" Buffalo StPatricksDay

Another day, another opportunity to dive into the world of parental finances... AgingParents

Heading up to Buffalo tomorrow for Mom's 89th B-day on Monday... GoodTimes ;)

My father: "There's a fine line between genius and insanity and several members of this family cross it on a regular basis." Where am I?! ;)

Cardiac consultation day for Dad in Buffalo. Keeping my fingers (& eyes) crossed. "Beware the Ides of March!"

I remain leery of any business that touts "We treat you like family!" I wonder: "Do you like your family?" ;)

Seldom do the members of one's true family grow up under the same roof.

So far TDAmeritrade has delivered superior customer service compared to Fidelity.

OK Fidelity. Why won't you accept a NYS power of attorney when TDAmeritrade and #M&TBank will?!

Mom and Dad "semi-stable" at rehab center. New consult soon on a cardiac filter procedure for the elder Dr. V.

"You only find out who is swimming naked when the tide goes out."
— Warren Buffett

Reconfiguring my parents' house for long-term care was not on my radar for 2012 resolutions.

"Gone Madigan" is one of the most hilarious DVDs I have ever seen. It's a mind-altering performance. :) DrugOfChoice

Excited to see @KathleenMadigan at the Birchmere tonight. She is my drug of choice. :)

"Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you cannot get more time." ~ Jim Rohn - So true.

"Most great people have attained their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure." ~ Napoleon Hill

Happy International Women's Day to all my international (& domestic) women! ;)

"In times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive." ~ Lee Iacocca

Tossing & turning over parents' post-rehab care. Nursing home vs 24/7 skilled care at home. Yuk...

After extra car repairs and multiple delays, I have safely delivered my body to the DC area. :)

Elephant Parade Singapore - Final Congregation Video: http://ping.fm/rV7al

The Making of Marina Bay Sands Hotel Singapore: http://ping.fm/J9eao Still one of my favorite videos. :)

I still marvel traveling Route 15 thru Central PA at the large number of country music stations, churches and adult bookstores. ;)

Car at repair shop now for wheel bearings, bushings, and 4-wheel alignment. Will be safe to drive tomorrow to DC. :)

Wow! 14 & snowing w/ -4 wind chill is pretty damn cold for Buffalo in March! Missing that balmy 32 of DC... TheresNoPlaceLikeHome

Springville, NY has 10 inches of snow from lake effect. Sunny and no snow here in Buffalo! WeatherGeek

Today's fortune cookie: "You can't expect to be a lucky dog of you're always growling."

POA is better than DOA. :) AgingParents

One POA down. One to go... StuffMyParentsNeverDiscussed

My father's greatest gift to me is an incurable case of optimism. Important now because he is in such a pessimistic state of mind.

Stay smart, fast and flexible and you'll thrive.

How would you like to be treated towards the end of your life?

In the midst of family crises, social media has really given me great ideas and protected my sanity. Thanks to you all of you!!! :-D

Parental Update: Both back in rehab. Ups & downs. Plenty of paperwork to keep me here thru Monday. Don't worry DC. I'll be back. :)

Happy Meteorological Spring Everybody!!! Equinox is coming soon! WearherGeek