Sunny day, kicking the clouds away...

The view looking North down Ridge Blvd. on this fine autum day. I'm playing a little hookey today;-)

Getting My Zen On

So how much experiential wisdom does it take to reach enlightenment anyway? Is there some kind of wisdom-o-meter that I can buy - say, on ebay? I'm just asking... I mean... because... you know... like... I got to be getting close... right? Right?!? Remember folks, in the attainment of awakening it's experiential realization that counts, not style - and each day I am confronted with endless and wildly varied experiences - and, through them, I try not to seek reality, just an end to opinions.
Well, no matter really - I got 8 hours of sleep (in a row!!!) last night, was able to get some meditation time in (to a mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders) and I feel completely renewed - well, almost. I often wonder how I'd feel if circumstances permitted me to do all the other little things I know I should be doing for myself, on a daily basis; because I am certain that the quieter I become, the more I will hear.
Even marooned as I am here in New York, at any given moment I can open my eyes and just exist... if I put in the leg work. I must be ever mindful that if I cannot find the truth right where I am, where else can I expect to find it? The end of all my exploring will be to arrive where I started and know the place for the first time.
Peaceandlove.

Ask Dr. Math

Got a chance to roll up my sleeves and do a little math this evening with Susie and Samantha (Childers, for those of you outside the family). We solved the problem - let's see if you can:
How many bearers must an explorer bring with him if they have to cross a barren wasteland (a 6 day journey) and each of them can only carry 4 days worth of food and water (nobody is allowed to die on the way & you must explain how this can be done)?

The Psych Ward @ 1:15am

Note: photo timed and composed to insure patient confidentiality.

... then some fun!

And McDonalds has free wifi too.

First a snack...

Miranda's New Jewelry Box

Panda did a really nice job decorating her new jewelry box that she
got for her birthday - way sparkly!

Marathon Day 2008

Yep, it's marathon day again - first stop off the bridge is Bay Ridge.
We just got back from taking a look.

All Dressed Up And...

We tried going to the big Halloween / anniversary party... but as soon
as the lights went down and the music came on Zach barfed and we
headed home. Turns out that Miranda has a 102.3 temp too:(. Sitting up
on barf-patrol now - oh the joys of parenthood!

PandaTime.

Don't Try This At Home!!!

Look, it's my face!

Saturday At The Park

Pizza for Lunch

The crew grabbing a quick bite in between the Sensory Gym and speech
at Simply Speaking.

Miranda playing with Polly Pocket mermaids.

Zach chilling at Daddy's house

Testing 123

Did You Miss Me?

Well, I guess I have some 'splaining to do... hmmmn... it goes something like this: I have no web access at the office anymore ever since the NASD/FINRA started tightening the compliance screws in response the market crash. Also, I started working on an in-patient psych ward at the very beginning of September (in addition to the Wall St. thing) and... surprise, surprise... those who run the hospital have decided that psychosis and the Internet don't mix well - who knew? Amongst all the 16 -20 hour days, I've found it difficult to tend to my digital life. I have partially corrected that problem with the acquisition of a web capable phone, so you will be seeing much more frequent though shorter posts.



Anywho, life certainly took no breaks so there is much to share. First and foremost, the Monkeys are well and continue to thrive. Zach started at his new school in Greenwich Village, and has adjusted wonderfully (at least once the bussing issues had been solved).
Miranda is now going to the Our Savior School 5 days a week and loves it, though she has had some difficulty remembering the Ickity Stickity Bumblebee song. We enjoyed a pirate-themed potluck dinner there with all of the other families last Wednesday evening which was a lot of fun.


I have quite a few pictures on my old phone to upload, but I haven't gotten around to it yet - I'll take care of that before the old service is terminated. Still, here are some pics from the Greek festival that took place some weeks back in front of Daddy's house - we won lots of prizes and went on all the rides. This first one was taken from the top of the giant slide.



Here Miranda poses with an enormous hunk of cheesecake - very yummy!

This one is Miranda amusing herself with some sticker artwork at one of Daddy's cookie meetings - these priceless works now hang in the front hall.

Zach now brings home homework and this is a shot of the first assignment that he did with Daddy's help - we were practicing the letter "Z".
Just another Miranda-crafted castle for squeaky to live in. He seemed to dig it.






















On one recent trip to the park we made some friends who had a very groovy electric Jeep so we took turns getting rides.
Lastly, Miranda poses in the pretty dress that was passed from the Childers household to that of the Brooklyn Millers - thanx guys!

Summer Vacation Monkeyshines

First things, first - or so I'm told. By that I mean to say that I missed an entry or two re: The Monkeys. Actually, I ran out of memory card crunch credits so I went a weekend without taking any pics - problem will soon be solved.

Daddy and the Monkeys spent two wonderful weeks together over the first half of August, and during that time we traveled to the wild unknown wilderness of Pittsburgh, PA to visit Grandpa Monty and Grandma Fredi. What a blast! We went swimming at Grandma and Grandpa's golf club, explored new parks and playgrounds, had french fries and the world famous Original Hotdog Shop, etc. The flights were tollerable and the weather was (uncharacteristicly for Pittsburgh) perfect.

After returning to Brooklyn, Daddy and the Monks spent a week just banging around our usual haunts, riding our bikes, and discovering our world - good times! Here are a few pics of all the fun: