Aloha - luckily enough I have not had my computer crash ever but it was only a few years ago that I instituted a regular backup regimen for my computer using Syncback at home (to an external hard drive) and remotely using mozy.com. I recommend Mozy - easy, fast (once the original backup is complete) and reliable.
I updated my Iphone recently to the 2.0 version and I like it. More useful than ever, still dependable but I have noticed a bit of a lag in some of the programs. Might be a glitch that is fixed in the future but I am not even using my full 8 gigs yet. Hmmm? Tempted to get the 16 gig new phone but I know by the end of the year we will have the 32 gigabyte models out - I am betting someone a few movies on that - any takers?
So I fell into the Mobile Me world - thought I could at least give it a try and see if I can use it. I wanted to do that with Gmail which is and will remain my main and only email. Syncing the address book with my Iphone was almost impossible (also the calender). I absolutely hate double data entry problems, just won't do it.
That's about it for now. Nothing earthshaking. Working a lot at the ER and at home online. Some changes afoot, difficult but welcome.
D.
12.7.08
It is quite a challenge to write about a man. In being given that honor, it is often assumed that the writer knows the subject well and as such, has some authority to elucidate and reflect. In this effort to convey something of the nature of another person, we face a daunting and intimidating task. How does one sum up a life? This I cannot do, so like all good writers I’ve read will write what I know.
To set this stage and attempt to maintain honesty and integrity, I must say that I do not know Al well. Part of me feels that I do and I wish to know him better. I am unsure this is relevant because the time spent with him has been rich and meaningful. In my quest for honesty in what I write, one should know that while I consider Al a friend, I realized in recent months that he has also somewhat assumed the role of a father figure. Part of me searches for this just as anyone who has lost their own father searches for their father’s face or voice in those older men they meet.
But Al is nothing like my father and I do not want nor need him as a father. Whatever differences we may have, he is my friend. I admire Al and love him yet do not know him well as I wish to. What I do know, I deeply respect, like and love. He has listened and freely shared his thoughts, advice and empathy. He has willingly shared the benefit of his life experience and learning.
Many of you may know something of the physical challenges Al has faced. As an emergency room nurse I have seen great suffering, pain and death. Yet Al faces his suffering with a matter of fact attitude and little complaint – for the most part and never to me. This is an example many could and should emulate.
Some of our greatest moments or memories of others that have touched our lives are those timeless moments where we simply know the pleasure of existence with another human being. These moments of memory are not defined by what is said, but by the shared silence of being together, of sharing precious moments that seem so innocuous at that instant . . . but are remembered forever.
These words I write will not be remembered and rightfully so. However, Al is a memorable man. I have seldom heard the sheer amount and incredible variety of limericks issue out of one man’s mouth. Whether it is barbecuing steaks over gin & tonic or a late night telling jokes around the kitchen table, he is, hands down, one of the funniest people I have ever known. I treasure this man. Of course we have our differences but the key is that we do not care about the differences as much as we care about spending time and sharing common humanity with the other. For in the end . . . we have so little of that with each other.
Al, I am sorry to not be here but you know, in your heart of hearts I think . . . that I am here. I love you and Audrey; you are my friend and most of all I miss laughing with you both. You have been a good example for me and I thank you. Have a wonderful Birthday!
To set this stage and attempt to maintain honesty and integrity, I must say that I do not know Al well. Part of me feels that I do and I wish to know him better. I am unsure this is relevant because the time spent with him has been rich and meaningful. In my quest for honesty in what I write, one should know that while I consider Al a friend, I realized in recent months that he has also somewhat assumed the role of a father figure. Part of me searches for this just as anyone who has lost their own father searches for their father’s face or voice in those older men they meet.
But Al is nothing like my father and I do not want nor need him as a father. Whatever differences we may have, he is my friend. I admire Al and love him yet do not know him well as I wish to. What I do know, I deeply respect, like and love. He has listened and freely shared his thoughts, advice and empathy. He has willingly shared the benefit of his life experience and learning.
Many of you may know something of the physical challenges Al has faced. As an emergency room nurse I have seen great suffering, pain and death. Yet Al faces his suffering with a matter of fact attitude and little complaint – for the most part and never to me. This is an example many could and should emulate.
Some of our greatest moments or memories of others that have touched our lives are those timeless moments where we simply know the pleasure of existence with another human being. These moments of memory are not defined by what is said, but by the shared silence of being together, of sharing precious moments that seem so innocuous at that instant . . . but are remembered forever.
These words I write will not be remembered and rightfully so. However, Al is a memorable man. I have seldom heard the sheer amount and incredible variety of limericks issue out of one man’s mouth. Whether it is barbecuing steaks over gin & tonic or a late night telling jokes around the kitchen table, he is, hands down, one of the funniest people I have ever known. I treasure this man. Of course we have our differences but the key is that we do not care about the differences as much as we care about spending time and sharing common humanity with the other. For in the end . . . we have so little of that with each other.
Al, I am sorry to not be here but you know, in your heart of hearts I think . . . that I am here. I love you and Audrey; you are my friend and most of all I miss laughing with you both. You have been a good example for me and I thank you. Have a wonderful Birthday!
8.7.08
Moving, changes, Bohemian Grove and so forth.
Aloha - I will be leaving Sebastopol to live on my family's 150 acre ranch for at least a part of each month. The days I work at my ER gig I will have to rent a hotel room or something somewhere while I am in Healdsburg.
I have about one day off this month between all my jobs at Healdsburg, the Bohemian Grove medical gig and my online nursing work. Too much, but for one month it can be done, albeit with some difficulty!
There is a Peace Corps Fiji I reunion in Healdsburg this month and I am invited to that so am very excited about that. Conflicts with the Boho job but trying to work that out.
The change thing is hard, much sadness to endings of relationships, staying away from blame but also to take responsibility for your own part is so important. I'll be working intensively on my own head for the next year (especially) to get clarity surrounding this whole thing. Enough said about that but it will be hard work, good work and exciting to discover what is next on this journey.
Not much to say I guess, but there I am.
D.
I have about one day off this month between all my jobs at Healdsburg, the Bohemian Grove medical gig and my online nursing work. Too much, but for one month it can be done, albeit with some difficulty!
There is a Peace Corps Fiji I reunion in Healdsburg this month and I am invited to that so am very excited about that. Conflicts with the Boho job but trying to work that out.
The change thing is hard, much sadness to endings of relationships, staying away from blame but also to take responsibility for your own part is so important. I'll be working intensively on my own head for the next year (especially) to get clarity surrounding this whole thing. Enough said about that but it will be hard work, good work and exciting to discover what is next on this journey.
Not much to say I guess, but there I am.
D.
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