For *those that have just lost their keys *those that are well-versed *inebriated ones *wanderers *mermaids *those that belong elsewhere *whippersnappers *marvelous ones *those that are not included in this classification *those that flutter because the moment is fleeting *boundless ones *those colored with slippery fingerpaint *others *those that resemble someone I know from a distance

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Why won't the drunken poetry let me go to sleep?

i've never written about you

we meet elsewhere
in the marrow of my pelvis
in silence
icebergs touching under the surface

you and i
the trembling of birds
stunned
held in the palms of a savior
human

youarethebirdiamthepalm
iamthebirdyouarethepalm
hollow bones hollow bones
resting

with you i can close my eyes
with you i can rest
with you there are no words
only the whisper of iceberg to iceberg

to write about you i have to be still
keep you inside of me like a secret

~

even though i can't sleep
you come to me in my dreams

in my dreams
we never speak

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Monday, April 13, 2009

Even me



From PostSecret

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Friday, April 10, 2009

Factoids

From The Influence of Exercise on Mental Health by Daniel Landers

Exercise is as effective at reducing anxiety and depression as psychotherapy, relaxation training, meditation, engaging in enjoyable activities, and social contact

Reduced anxiety

* Best results with “aerobic exercise”
* Best results after 10-15 weeks of regular exercise
* Best benefits for those who begin with lower fitness levels
* Best benefits for those who begin high in anxiety

Reduced depression
* Best results after 9 weeks of regular exercise
* Best results when done several times a week
* Best results with more vigorous exercise
* Best benefits for those who are more depressed

Exercise is associated with positive self-esteem, restful sleep, and ability to respond to stress

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