Spiritual pursuits. Life and death. People and animals. Air, land and sea and everything that connects them. Dharma studies. My family. Improving my approach and living peace.
Bobby Sands, Arthur Adamov, Markus Junius Brutus, Cleopatra, Clara Blandick, Thich Quang Duc, Jim Jones, Hart Crane, Ernest Hemingway, Margeaux Hemingway, Michael Hutchence, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Wilhelm Lehmbruck, Marcus Annaeus Lucanus, Titus Lucretius, Mithridates, Lucius Domitius Nero, Sylvia Plath, Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Socrates, Vincent van Gogh, Heinrich von Kleist, Stanislav Ignaci Witkiewicz, Virginia Woolf, Jerry Garcia, Albert Hoffman, Neil Cassady, Sergei Esenin, Abbie Hoffman, Charlotte Perkins Gilman,George Eastman, Vachel Lindsay, Lupe Velez, Bernadine Dohrn, Rap Brown, Mark Rudd, Armstrong Brothers, Kathy Boudin and you.
Van Morrison, Sweet Vine, Bob Marley, Jimmy Reed, blues, jazz, rock, heavy metal, classical, hip hop, trance, well...just about everything. I do avoid country because the general feel and vibe in the music doesn't seem to have an effect on my that I welcome.
I truly love cinematic art. some fo my favorites are Breakfast at Tiffany's, Boondock Saints, Kundun, Seven Years in Tibet, Chasing Amy, Almost Famous, Bicentinial Man, Logans Run, Dr Strangelove, Glory Daze and the list goes on and on.
24, Geico commercials, CNBC, West Wing reruns, Crossing Jordan, House, really I don't watch too much, but these are the ones I like to see when I get the chance.
Being Peace is probably the best book I have ever read. I used to read a lot of different authors, but now I am having a hard time finding any that aren't a rewording of someone elses work.
My father and his father, Van Morrison, Any man who can grill a good steak. Really, I don't have any heroes in the traditional sense of the word, but these are a few men who have influenced my actions the most.
A Little More
Your EQ is 180
50 or less: Thanks for answering honestly. Now get yourself a shrink, quick!
51-70: When it comes to understanding human emotions, you'd have better luck understanding Chinese.
71-90: You've got more emotional intelligence than the average frat boy. Barely.
91-110: You're average. It's easy to predict how you'll react to things. But anyone could have guessed that.
111-130: You usually have it going on emotionally, but roadblocks tend to land you on your butt.
131-150: You are remarkable when it comes to relating with others. Only the biggest losers get under your skin.
150+: Two possibilities - you've either out "Dr. Phil-ed" Dr. Phil... or you're a dirty liar.
What's Your EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient)?
Your 2006 Summer Anthem Is
Crazy by Gnarls Barkley
"I remember when, I remember, I remember when I lost my mind
There was something so pleasant about that phase
Even your emotions had an echo
In so much space"
What's Your 2006 Summer Anthem?
You Are Absinthe
You are a sloppy drunk, purposely so
If drinking doesn't make you feel crazy, it's not any fun
Truth be told, you tend to prefer drugs to drinking
But you'd never pass up any absinthe that came your way!
What Alcoholic Drink Are You?
You May Be a Bit Schizotypal...
A bit odd and socially isolated.
You couldn't care less of what others think.
And some of your beliefs are a little weird.
Like that time you thought you were Jesus.
What Personality Disorder Are You?
You Are Guinness
You know beer well, and you'll only drink the best beers in the world.
Watered down beers disgust you, as do the people who drink them.
When you drink, you tend to become a bit of a know it all - especially about subjects you don't know well.
But your friends tolerate your drunken ways, because you introduce them to the best beers around.
What's Your Beer Personality?
You Are An Ash Tree
You are vivacious and impulsive, which makes you extremely attractive to many.
Intelligent and demanding, you don't care much for criticism.
You have a ton of ambition and talent, and sometimes money rules your heart.
You like to play with fate, and you can be very egotistical and restless.
Demanding of attention, you need love and a lot of emotional support.
What's Your Celtic Horoscope?
You Have a Choleric Temperament
You are a person of great enthusiasm - easily excited by many things.
Unsatisfied by the ordinary, you are reaching for an epic, extraordinary life.
You want the best. The best life. The best love. The best reputation.
You posses a sharp and keen intellect. Your mind is your primary weapon.
Strong willed, nothing can keep you down. Your energy can break down any wall.
You're an instantly passionate person - and this passion gives you an intoxicating power over others.
At your worst, you are a narcissist. Full of yourself and even proud of your faults.
Stubborn and opinionated, you know what you think is right. End of discussion.
A bit of a misanthrope, you often see others as weak, ignorant, and inferior.
What Temperment Are You?
Which Firefly character are you?
You are Book, the Shepherd. Your mission is to bring the Good Word out to the heathens and to act as a spiritual guide. Your faith can withstand any logical assault and your hair can scare even the most hardened soldier.
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You Passed the US Citizenship Test
Congratulations - you got 8 out of 10 correct!
Could You Pass the US Citizenship Test?
You Belong in Amsterdam
A little old fashioned, a little modern - you're the best of both worlds. And so is Amsterdam.
Whether you want to be a squatter graffiti artist or a great novelist, Amsterdam has all that you want in Europe (in one small city).
What European City Do You Belong In?
Your Hidden Talent
You're super sensitive and easily able to understand situations.
You tend to solve complex problems in a flash, without needing a lot of facts.
Decision making is easy for you. You have killer intuition.
The right path is always clear, and you're a bit of a visionary.
What's Your Hidden Talent?
Your Hair Should Be Purple
Intense, thoughtful, and unconventional.
You're always philosophizing and inspiring others with your insights.
What's Your Funky Inner Hair Color?
Who Should Paint You: Gustav Klimt
Sensual and gorgeous, you would inspire an enchanting portrait..
With just enough classic appeal to be hung in any museum!
What Artist Should Paint Your Portrait?
You Are Incredibly Logical
Move over Spock - you're the new master of logic
You think rationally, clearly, and quickly.
A seasoned problem solver, your mind is like a computer!
How Logical Are You?