Bits & Pieces

I have now ridden 2 and half miles on bike (without stopping.) The female cycle advisor at REI said it took her a few weeks to ride that far without problems. So, I feel good.

How about Nite 2 of Conan? Terrific! President Obama and Brian Williams analyzing the show. Great! And, the Twitter Tracker! People on Twitter were trying to figure out where the app was. That was funnier than the show. Tom Hanks was highly entertaining, but Conan shopping on RoDEEOh Road to Pretty Woman song took the cake.

If our friend Dan is in the Journal Wednesday, commenting on Sotomayor appointment, WE KNEW IT FIRST! I should have been blogging it. Or writing a magazine article on it. Dang!

Fbook -- So what, who cares? Why on earth should I get on Facebook. F that Fbook!

Finally, in complete contrast to these hedonistic topics, here's a REAL Hot Topic. One of the best descriptions I've found on Buddhism:

The Buddha is no one's monopoly, no one's copyright. It's everyone's innermost being. You don't have to be a "buddhist" to benefit. We are ALL Buddhas! Being a Buddha transcends religion and belief. It's our birthright. And when you realize this, everything you do becomes a meditation and living is your practice.

-- (a few modifications to wisdom of) Ma Deva Sarito