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Chicken Tacos with Charred Tomatos

March 12, 2013 by Aaron Graves

Charring tomatoes in a hot, dry skillet makes them smoky and flavorful; in combination with fresh herbs and spices, they elevate this dish from “everyday” to “ta-da!” Serve the tacos with reduced-fat sour cream. Ingredients 2 plum tomatoes, cored 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed of fat 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground …

Chicken Burritos with Black-Bean Salsa and Pepper Jack

April 3, 2013March 12, 2013 by Aaron Graves

This is a good “quick and easy” burrito, but don’t expect to get your socks knocked off by any of the flavors — they all come together in a very subtle manner. None the less, these burritos are worth a try! Ingredients 1 2/3 cups drained and rinsed black beans (from one 15-ounce can) 2 …

What Chair?

March 10, 2013 by Aaron Graves

An eccentric philosophy professor gave a one question final exam after a semester dealing with a broad array of topics. The class was already seated and ready to go when the professor picked up his chair, plopped it on his desk and wrote on the board: “Using everything we have learned this semester, prove that …

No Beginning, No End, by HH Dalai Lama

April 23, 2013February 27, 2013 by Aaron Graves

Questioner: How does one arrive at the conviction that our consciousness has no beginning or end? Dalai Lama: Generally speaking, there are two ways of coming to such a conclusion. One is through logical reasoning and the other is from seeing that if consciousness did have a beginning and an ending, a lot of contradictions …

Lego Exhibit at Lauritzen Gardens

March 9, 2013February 23, 2013 by Aaron Graves

For more on the Lauritzen Gardens, visit www.lauritzengardens.org. For more on the artist, Sean Kenney, visit his website at www.seankenney.com.

Breathe

February 15, 2013 by Aaron Graves

Breathe. If you feel overwhelmed, breathe. It will calm you and release the tensions. If you are worried about something coming up, or caught up in something that already happened, breathe. It will bring you back to the present. If you are moving too fast, breathe. It will remind you to slow down, and enjoy …

The Real You

April 22, 2015February 12, 2013 by Aaron Graves

If you’re ready to wake up, you’re going to wake up. And if you’re not ready, you’re going to stay pretending that you’re just a poor little me. Listen to Alan Watts explain who the real You is. Forgive the background music, but it’s not too difficult to focus on the words. I’ve attempted my …

In Honor of the Republicans and of the Democrats…

February 7, 2013 by Aaron Graves

“In honor of the Republicans I am having a small coffee and donuts meeting at my house to discuss whether the earth is flat and if dinosaurs existed. In honor of the Democrats I am spending $16 billion dollars on the meeting.” – John Jay Myers

My Vows

February 23, 2015January 23, 2013 by Aaron Graves

Inspired by Leo Babauta, I present this, my list of vows. I vow to the world to do these things every day: To meditate for a minimum of 3 minutes. To be compassionate towards all living beings. To practice tolerance and patience in all facets of my life. To read at least 20 pages of …

Shifting Perspective

April 23, 2013January 22, 2013 by Aaron Graves

Once there was a disciple of a Greek philosopher who was commanded by his Master for three years to give money to everyone who insulted him. When this period of trial was over the Master said to him, “Now you can go to Athens and learn Wisdom.” When the disciple was entering Athens, he met …

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