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2002-12-30 Carole Diary
Howie Anticipates the “Jamie Test”
At 07:11 PM 12/30/02 -0500, Carole wrote:
Dear Howie, I am in awe. I feel like I am moving in slow motion through a dream and it feels
marvelous! I often think, when reading books, that the author felt a need to flesh out a predetermined number of pages and that if they just kept it to the important stuff if would be much more helpful. Your summary of the book gave me a feeling of insight into you that I found very comforting. It also gave me the heart of the message in a very condensed form. Interestedly, it took me all day to read it, because I had to sit and reflect on virtually each sentence to fully experience the idea. Perhaps that is the reason for all the seemingly unnecessary verbiage in books; so that we have time between the thoughts that challenge us for our minds to think they are doing something?
I really appreciate you sharing that with me. I am increasingly amazed at your depth of understanding and your ability to focus. What impresses me most is the way you have incorporated your learning into your everyday life. You make it appear effortless and, while I am sure it is anything but easy, that is the mark of any expert. I hear it in your speech and the way you talk about others and life's experiences. There seems to be a constant awareness of, and acceptance of, your inner essence and that of others. I see it in the tranquility that you exude whether you are driving, talking, amusing me and even in the heat of passion.
Perhaps especially in the heat of passion. Sometimes I get so caught up in the moment that I lose touch with everything outside of my physical pleasure. (Your body has that effect) It is only when I start to reconnect to the room that I notice how peaceful your expression is. It draws me in and enfolds me in your serenity. It is like sharing a warm fuzzy blanket with you.
There is an innocence and gentle strength about you that brings tears to my eyes. They are the kind of tears that you would shed at the sight of a glorious sunrise, or at the sound of the wind in the trees, or in the feel of sand between your toes, or the interaction of a doe and her fawn. It is the overflowing of gratitude for having witnessed something truly beautiful. You are such an inspiration and your friendship is such a blessing.
Movie and dinner sounds great. I "started" this morning and am not in a tremendous amount of pain, so I don't anticipate being any worse by tomorrow. Apparently the acupuncture from last month is still effective. I have heard there is a good Chinese Acupuncturist in St. Pete. I need to get over to see him before next month. I have been a little cranky and emotional, but not nearly as bad as usual (without the treatment). I stood in the kitchen and balled my eyes out yesterday at a poem that one of my volunteers wrote about the life of a stray cat. Rosie always makes me cry though. She is just the dearest, most sensitive little Native American Indian. She cried the day she graduated from red shirt to yellow shirt and had ALL of us crying with her.
Glad to hear you can make it on the 3rd. Jamie and Daniel rescheduled their vacation so that they could go, so you will meet some of my blood kin. Daniel is one of the funniest people you will ever meet and Jamie is sure to like you because she has an uncanny ability to see through to the heart of a person.
30 Dec 2002 13:30:15 -0500 From: Howard Baskin
I'm sorry you are one of those for whom this time of month is so difficult. Hope it will not be too bad, and again, if you find yourself not up to it tomorrow just let me know.
Look forward to meeting your troops Friday and Jamie and Daniel in particular. I guess we'll see if I pass the "Jamie test".
There is also a pair of Chinese female acupuncture doctors here in Tampa who have a good reputation if you ever want to try. Dr. Leyun Shao is the one I saw some years ago. On Virginia Ave. by St. Josephs.
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By Carole BaskinHowie Anticipates the “Jamie Test”
At 07:11 PM 12/30/02 -0500, Carole wrote:
Dear Howie, I am in awe. I feel like I am moving in slow motion through a dream and it feels
marvelous! I often think, when reading books, that the author felt a need to flesh out a predetermined number of pages and that if they just kept it to the important stuff if would be much more helpful. Your summary of the book gave me a feeling of insight into you that I found very comforting. It also gave me the heart of the message in a very condensed form. Interestedly, it took me all day to read it, because I had to sit and reflect on virtually each sentence to fully experience the idea. Perhaps that is the reason for all the seemingly unnecessary verbiage in books; so that we have time between the thoughts that challenge us for our minds to think they are doing something?
I really appreciate you sharing that with me. I am increasingly amazed at your depth of understanding and your ability to focus. What impresses me most is the way you have incorporated your learning into your everyday life. You make it appear effortless and, while I am sure it is anything but easy, that is the mark of any expert. I hear it in your speech and the way you talk about others and life's experiences. There seems to be a constant awareness of, and acceptance of, your inner essence and that of others. I see it in the tranquility that you exude whether you are driving, talking, amusing me and even in the heat of passion.
Perhaps especially in the heat of passion. Sometimes I get so caught up in the moment that I lose touch with everything outside of my physical pleasure. (Your body has that effect) It is only when I start to reconnect to the room that I notice how peaceful your expression is. It draws me in and enfolds me in your serenity. It is like sharing a warm fuzzy blanket with you.
There is an innocence and gentle strength about you that brings tears to my eyes. They are the kind of tears that you would shed at the sight of a glorious sunrise, or at the sound of the wind in the trees, or in the feel of sand between your toes, or the interaction of a doe and her fawn. It is the overflowing of gratitude for having witnessed something truly beautiful. You are such an inspiration and your friendship is such a blessing.
Movie and dinner sounds great. I "started" this morning and am not in a tremendous amount of pain, so I don't anticipate being any worse by tomorrow. Apparently the acupuncture from last month is still effective. I have heard there is a good Chinese Acupuncturist in St. Pete. I need to get over to see him before next month. I have been a little cranky and emotional, but not nearly as bad as usual (without the treatment). I stood in the kitchen and balled my eyes out yesterday at a poem that one of my volunteers wrote about the life of a stray cat. Rosie always makes me cry though. She is just the dearest, most sensitive little Native American Indian. She cried the day she graduated from red shirt to yellow shirt and had ALL of us crying with her.
Glad to hear you can make it on the 3rd. Jamie and Daniel rescheduled their vacation so that they could go, so you will meet some of my blood kin. Daniel is one of the funniest people you will ever meet and Jamie is sure to like you because she has an uncanny ability to see through to the heart of a person.
30 Dec 2002 13:30:15 -0500 From: Howard Baskin
I'm sorry you are one of those for whom this time of month is so difficult. Hope it will not be too bad, and again, if you find yourself not up to it tomorrow just let me know.
Look forward to meeting your troops Friday and Jamie and Daniel in particular. I guess we'll see if I pass the "Jamie test".
There is also a pair of Chinese female acupuncture doctors here in Tampa who have a good reputation if you ever want to try. Dr. Leyun Shao is the one I saw some years ago. On Virginia Ave. by St. Josephs.