Author Archives: Ealasaid

Take Action

(ETA 1/30) I’ve gotten a couple inquiries about whether it’s okay to share the link to this post. Yes! Please do share the link for this post. This info needs to get spread around. I will be updating periodically as I … Continue reading

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Zephyr, aka #sickcat

There are a million stories I could tell about Zephyr. I adopted him in 2001 from the Stanford Cat Network (now the Feline Friends Network). He moved homes with me five times, becoming increasingly displeased with the whole process. He was adorable and … Continue reading

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2015 In Review

Welp, I haven’t blogged much, but I like having the blog here, and felt like doing a New Year post. Here’s the one from last year for reference. Stuff I Accomplished! I didn’t hit all the things I was hoping … Continue reading

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Sit Down and Shut Up

First: I am unapologetically stealing the title from the fab Brad Warner‘s book. OK? OK. Over the years, I’ve heard a lot of people talk about how meditation just isn’t for them, that they can’t do it, that stilling their mind … Continue reading

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Ealasaid’s Guide to Finding a Bra That Fits!

I got a ton of interest when I mentioned this idea on Facebook, so here we are. The Status Quo Most boob-havers get fitted for bras using a measuring tape and math. This is stupid, because you can’t calculate the volume … Continue reading

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How Does Ealasaid Keep her Hair so Green?

I get a LOT of compliments on my spiffy green hair: I also get asked by my friends, “did you just regreen it recently?” — when I haven’t. My hair stays nice and solid green for a good 4-6 weeks … Continue reading

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2015 – Discernment, More and Less

New Years resolutions aren’t my thing anymore – like a lot of my friends, I choose a word for my year, set a few goals, and that’s about it. Last year was recognition – as in recognizing my own habits, … Continue reading

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Peter and Gamora in “Guardians of the Galaxy”

(Yeah, it’s a pretty lackluster title. I’m out of practice, I guess!) “Guardians of the Galaxy” is easily one  of the best Marvel studios films so far, and I’m pleased to see it getting lots of good press and accolades … Continue reading

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Hiatus/#HeAteUs

I’m not dead, just not blogging as much as I wish I had the time/spoons to. :) Hannibal Season 2 ended last week, and now we’re in the hiatus #HeAteUs until late this year or early next year. It’s evidence of … Continue reading

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May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month!

So, May 12 is the official Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, but May in general is being promoted as Fibromyalgia Awareness Month, so I’m posting now to do my part! Fibromyalgia is a nasty critter. Whether it’s a syndrome or a disease (or … Continue reading

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