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I should have my own home computer again next month, and the net at home the month after - PHEW! ( I have so many photos and videos to share...) But the main news this week is one of sadness for the birds - their tree on the front vergeof our home has been chopped down, removed competlely-roots and all.
The bluetits used to climb all over the tree and nibble bugs - the jackdaws and starling used to sit on it and call out - the robin used to sit on it for a short time before flying onto the gate - sparrows, wood pigeons, blackbirds all used our tree...
I am uncertain why the council chopped it out, rather than cut it back as they did the rest of thetrees on our street - and i do not know why they churned out the roots rather than allowed a regrowth, as they did in our Aussie home when they cut down the tree out front, but it is sad...
One of the latest routine changes I have made is to do more of my session standing up. This may just be because despite vacuuming the carpet myself, I recall that it is circa 40 years of age and has never been steam cleaned....
When I have completed my 'starting' section - Savasana, leg raises, wind poses, shoulder stand & bow - I tend to stand up for most of the rest of the routine. I continue - at the moment - with a shortened sun salutation, standing wheel, triangle, then standing head and neck and eye exercises/Pranayama - prior to returning to the floor for Savasana.
I have also been attempting a few new moves - and contemplating pushing further into the ones I call regulars. Camel & headstand are next on my attempt list, after trying to include the hook (standing or sitting) and forward stretch (seated) for the past two days - and my leg stretches and triangle are improving in their stretch limit.
Excerpts From Down The Rabbit Hole - the latest EP from ASTRAL:
Released recently by Vibraphone, Astral's latest quartet of temptations is wrapped in a sleeve designed by Stan Askew.
* WALK AND TALK:
A bouncy start to the first of four taste testers, leading into a perfect blend of lyric and sound, meaning your ears need at least a second helping to hear both sides of this track.
* JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE FOLD:
An instrumental with swirls climbing from a soft and dreamy start that spirals into a relaxing track. (I have yet to hear the track often enough to ascertain the meaning of the title word 'fold'... sheep fold? fold in the structure of the brain? a pleat in clothing? folded to move on....? What a good excuse to listen to the EP some more...)
* NARCISSUS:
A typical Astral soundscape - with typical Astral lyrics - a great treasure for long-term Astral fans looking for something in the usual line. Dave's vox stand out prominantly above the 'boom-crisp' musicline leading to a clipped end.
* UNTIL THE DAY:
Catch those lyrics and ponder them over as they blend into the music - but you will miss the beauty of the tune; so once again, you will have to play it at least twice to hear it completley. This is my favorite track from this collection. Just as you are thinking 'oh dear, is it all over?' the track continues with a reburst to satisfy - but you will need to play this entire EP a minimum of 2-3 times to expwerience it thoroughly... probably, you will want it on repeat a half dozen or more times!
You can keep track of Astral and learn about upcoming concerts & releases from their myspace page.
MAR 19:
The Uptown gives you Jucifer, Disastroid, and Electric Sister for $10 at 9 - if you are 21 . Kimo's offers you Officer Down, The Nerv, and Poor Man's War if you prefer a cheaper show at $5.
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I first saw a pheasant running across a field whilst out walking back from the shop. The next sighting was as I lazily looked out of the window one morning and spotted one parading about the grass verge outside! Out came the camera - but alas, he had moved on before I could arrive back to the window.
Generally, these birds live in wooded areas, inhabiting covered areas. They nest in dents in the ground, which they line with grass and leaves. The nest is usually hidden within undergrowth, under plant cover, or in a hedge. The pheasant usually lays 8-16 eggs, but this number can exceed or decrease. The eggs are pale alive in color and laid between April and June
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MAR 13:
The 924 Gilman Benefit is on at 924 Gilman in Berkeley - you can catch an all ager from
Monster Squad, La Plebe, Dcoi!, Earslaughter, Pullout, and Side Effects at 7-30. Meanwhile BOTH gives you Audrye Sessions, Dave Smallen, and Poor Bailey in an all ager for $12 and Triple Cobra play CDNfor $12 if you are 21
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March 15-April 11: 200 Hour teacher training a tBali
QUOTE: Our training is inspired by the deep desire to share our passion for yoga. We bring together more than 60 years of practicing and teaching. Bridget, Ananda & Carlos are connected by the same tantric root in a unique fusion of traditons. The focus of precise physical and energetic alignments in the asanas inspired by Anusara yoga. The diversity and joy of pranayama inspired by Yoga Sadhana and an oppotunity to plumb the spiritual depths of yoga wisdom with the master teacher Carlos Pomeda.
details:http://www.bridgetwoo dskramer.com/bali-teacher-tra ining
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MAR 7:
Leslie & The Lys, Christopher The Conquered, and Planet Booty all play The Rickshaw Stop tonight in an all age concert starting at 8.
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MARCH 13: Kids Yoga Teacher Training at Canberra ACT
QUOTE: Come join us in the magical and creative world of kids yoga. Learn through music, games, movement, laughing, dancing and just being silly.
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MAR 1:
As part of the Noise Pop festivities, you can catch Magnetic Fields playing The Herbst Theatre - 401 Van Ness Avenue at 8pm. This is an all ager and there does not seem to be much else on today.
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