tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133810669455539532.post7908814874523330171..comments2023-07-09T06:46:29.763-07:00Comments on So, this is a treadmill: Birthday, minenzformehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13982194544873836336noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133810669455539532.post-85396520482091963382010-04-05T11:59:42.516-07:002010-04-05T11:59:42.516-07:00The suggestions above are both good. It is about t...The suggestions above are both good. It is about time you got a nice BBQ grill and decked out the patio so you can entertain. But, that is a separate issue from your birthday. <br /><br />In fact, 42 is a momentous birthday ... it is all downhill from there. You might consider taking some quality time to be alone with your self. Perhaps at the <a href="http://www.sfzc.org/tassajara/" rel="nofollow">Tassajara Zen Center:</a><br /><br />"For a few days, step away from the busyness and pressures of your life, and find the rhythm of your own breath. Feel the summer breeze, enjoy delicious food, and immerse yourself in the healing waters of the hot springs and the refreshing cool of Tassajara Creek. <br /><br />Located in a remote mountain valley of the Ventana Wilderness east of Big Sur, the hot springs at Tassajara were used by the native Esselen people long before it became a popular resort in the late 1800s. In 1967, the San Francisco Zen Center established Tassajara as the first Zen monastery outside Asia, and we continue to welcome guests each summer. <br /><br />We warmly invite you to come refresh and renew at Tassajara—you can join a retreat, explore Zen practice, or just relax and let go of everything beyond the simple pleasures of the moment. We look forward to seeing you this summer!"<br /><br />Whatever you choose to do, alone or with family and friends, I hope you have a good time.Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14834993203690623780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133810669455539532.post-15379717088292982202010-04-05T07:11:07.298-07:002010-04-05T07:11:07.298-07:00I'm a Backyard BBQ kind of gal, myownself. The...I'm a Backyard BBQ kind of gal, myownself. The cost is manageable, since you control the menu, and friends and family can participate by bringing something to contribute. <br /><br />We usually pair the BBQ with card games and such.<br /><br />Of course, I'm partial to events that are long on <em>visiting</em> rather than <em>doing something</em> when there are large groups involved. If everyone's running around on go-karts or riding rides, I don't get a chance to talk to everyone. Activities I usually save for me and the Smart Man or small groups.<br /><br />Have a good one!Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190655869710465713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133810669455539532.post-42912913229799000642010-04-05T06:19:36.762-07:002010-04-05T06:19:36.762-07:00You could come to Indy and pet a wolf! (www.wolfp...You could come to Indy and pet a wolf! (www.wolfpark.org)TammyGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05302341021138093560noreply@blogger.com