Charles Cherney
130: Schwinn AC Performance
Before the pandemic, I belonged to a health club in Harvard Square. I enjoyed riding an exercise bike there. Alas, the health club went...
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129: "I'm so miserable. And it's so delicious!"
This quote from Charlotte Joko Beck's book Everyday Zen: Love and Work (1989) is a real splash of cold water on your face: My shoulder is...
Charles Cherney
128: Attitude of Gratitude
As Dave Kekich says, "Life gives to the giver. The attitude of gratitude is the optimal manifestation of choosing high frequency, health...
Charles Cherney
127: Osho - The sky is everywhere
As Wikipedia notes, Osho (1931-1990) – born Chandra Mohan Jain and also known as Acharya Rajneesh, Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, and later as...
Charles Cherney
126: On the street with Bill Cunningham
William John Cunningham Jr. (1929 – 2016) first became known as a designer of women's hats before moving on to writing about fashion for...
Charles Cherney
125: Where is the wonder?
I found myself with my family on the North Shore of O'ahu over the holidays. We stayed in a bungalow on the beach at Pipeline. One...
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124: Pipe Surf Master Gerry Lopez
I just came back from the North Shore of O'ahu in Hawaii. Lucky me to stay in a bungalow on the beach on the North Shore – right in front...
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123: Without the Complaints
This quote is from Being Zen (2003) by Ezra Bayda. Bayda is a Zen Buddhist and a member of the Ordinary Mind Zen School. The author of...
Charles Cherney
122: The Young Girls Turns 55
The Young Girls Turns 25 is a 1993 French documentary film directed by Agnès Varda, about Jacques Demy's 1967 musical film The Young...
Charles Cherney
121: Big Wave Surfer Garrett McNamara
I am watching 100 Foot Wave on HBO. The six-part series intimately captures the decade-long odyssey of surfing pioneer Garrett McNamara,...
Charles Cherney
120: Ali - A Life
Muhammad Ali is frequently ranked as the best heavyweight boxer of all time.
Charles Cherney
119: Coach Walsh's Wisdom on Being a Leader
Coach Bill Walsh's wisdom on being a leader.
Charles Cherney
118: Wash Your Bowls
Have you had your breakfast yet?
Charles Cherney
117: True Transformation
I recently re-read Charlotte Joko Beck's two books Everyday Zen: Love and Work (1989) and Nothing Special (1993).
Charles Cherney
116: A Single Glance
I remember being stopped in my tracks when I heard Gary Vaynerchuk say, "What if I told you this was the last Monday morning of your...
Charles Cherney
115: Bobby Dylan
While reading a biography of Bob Dylan, I was stopped in my tracks by this quote below about him. A college student at the University of...
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114: Lake Street Dive - "I Want You Back"
Lake Street Dive - "I Want You Back"
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113: Swiss Train Ride
This winter train ride (filmed from the front cab) from St. Moritz, Switzerland to Tirano, Italy is breathtaking! Watching this during...
Charles Cherney
112: Patsy - 80 years young
Yesterday, my mom – Patsy – turned 80. Patsy is such a bright light. Independent. Energetic. Loving. It's hard to believe we have been...
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111: Kris Kristofferson
This live performance in 1972 by Kris Kristofferson of his song "Loving Her Was Easier" is breathtaking. Check it out: Here are the...
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