Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Don't Forget To Smile.


Last Tuesday on my way home from my new office I was feeling a little down. My sessions had gone pretty well, I thought. But I was feeling unusually low. I chalked it up to low blood sugar and ate an early dinner as soon as I could.
But I didn't feel better. By bedtime I knew I was falling.
Eden had been pretty ill for a few days. I didn't expect to catch it, but I did. I spent the next four days flat on my back in a sleeping bag on Eden's bed, too ill to even read or watch a video. The fever just went on and on and I hurt all over. Ugh. The fever broke just as the cough began. One night I found myself on the floor, on my hands and knees, wracked with coughing and unable to draw enough breath. I was terrified. My fever came back and I spent the night shaking again. And another whole day laying as still as possible in my good ol' sleeping bag, drifting in and out of uneasy fever dreams.
Now it's been over a week. I've still got the damned cough, but my energy is back up to maybe 60% of normal. I've been able to do small tasks and read. I'm back in my own bed and I can actually imagine being well again.
But tonight I've been feeling a little blue again. It feels the same as last Tuesday when I was going down. I think I'm meeting that feeling again on the way up!
I'm not really sure why I'm bothering you with all this, except to say: be very careful of your health! Avoid sugar and stress. Wash your hands. This thing is going around and believe me, you don't want to get it!
And if you are healthy right now, be happy! It's easy to take it for granted, but what a wonderful thing to have abundant energy, to breathe freely, to have a good appetite. If you have all these great things today, well do me a favor and smile. Smile right now for me!
rob

Monday, February 04, 2008

Happy Birthday Andy


Siblings, originally uploaded by Robbi Baba.

Today is my sister's birthday. She just recently passed the first test for her MFT (marriage and family therapist) license. Which is a big deal, since only 30% of the good folks who take the thing actually pass.
She's spent years working toward this goal and just has one more test to go, then she's licensed and ready to make a huge career change.
Actually, she's already doing the therapy career. She just needs to drop her day job.
Anyhow, she's an awesome person and Redding, California is damn lucky to have had her so long.

ps. pretty much everybody else calls her Andrea.

Sunday, February 03, 2008

Like Attracts Like


Like Attracts Like, originally uploaded by Robbi Baba.

Yesterday we braved the awful rainy weather and drove to San Francisco to little Zai Velvet's fourth birthday party.
We've known Zai's mom, Kelly, since Eugene days, but hardly ever see her anymore. She works for the SF Women's Building, whose amazing murals are a sight to see.
Unfortunately the room the party was in had terrible lighting for photos. I didn't get a decent shot of Zai, or anyone else for that matter.
Afterwards Kelly took us to the Cafe Gratitude for some kick ass raw food. I'd been hearing about that place and wanting to check it out. Worth a visit for sure, even if you aren't a raw foodie.

Elders


Steve, originally uploaded by Robbi Baba.

Last Sunday we ventured out to see my old pal Steve's band 'Elders' downtown at the Russian River Brewing Company. It was great! They had nine members performing that night, in this tiny little place. They always improvise, so every performance is unique.
I've known Steve for twenty five years! He played guitar and sang at our wedding.
It was a real treat to hear him play and I'm sure we'll be seeking them out in the future.