“I am a man of fixed and unbending principles, the first of which is to be flexible at all times.” Everett Dirksen Whether you voted for him or not, one could argue that Barack Obama is the most powerful social leader in a looong time. What’s so interesting is that he’s not a rock star [...]
Archive | November, 2008
New! Webisode ~ The Path to Enlightment
Imagine a self-help book not only about meditation, love, and peace; but also about sultry sex, exotic chocolate, and droopy manboobs. Yes it’s possible to fold the good, the bad, and the ridiculous into one entertaining read (if I don’t say so myself). My debut book, Yeah Dave’s Guide to Livin’ the Moment, will be released by Broadway Books on March 10, 2009. Curious for more?
When Irish Parents Conceive a Latin Baby
“Like a transparent jewel, the yogi reflects an unsullied purity.” –Yoga Sutra 1.41 Upon seeing a baby, you can’t help but think, “Oh he looks so much like his dad” or “I see mama all over his cute little face.” But the other day I was walking down Montana Avenue with my friend Krey Zbitch. [...]
Amaretto Cookies
Delicious moment: 4/24/78 New York City after dinner at Grandma’s “Worry is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained.” Arthur Sommers Roche Growing up with an Italian grandmother, I would enjoy the most wonderful meals including my favorite, home-made gnocchi, [...]
Cac and Titz
Funny moment: 9/22/08 Brentwood, CA 6:57pm “When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.” Ralph Waldo Emerson I had a friend in elementary school from Albania named Cac Arjana. As a young-in, I thought nothing of the name. But as we grew older, of course, the name Cac became ripe for trouble. Kids [...]
The Schtick (You Wanna Do What With Me?)
The Schtick (You Wanna Do What With Me?!) “Nations grown corrupt Love bondage more than liberty; Bondage with ease than strenuous liberty.” ~John Milton It was just about one year ago that I wrapped up my evening yoga class in Santa Monica when this dude Mike says to me, “Yo Dave, join us for some [...]
3 Lessons from the Obama Phenomenon
“I am a man of fixed and unbending principles, the first of which is to be flexible at all times.” Everett Dirksen Whether you voted for him or not, one could argue that Barack Obama is the most powerful social leader in a looong time. What’s so interesting is that he’s not a rock star [...]
The Schtick (Is Your Yoga Teacher Insane?)
Beautiful, Funny, Delicious My mantra: To create substance amidst the chaos, everyday of your life, enjoy one beautiful moment, one funny moment, and one delicious moment. Assuming you find some humor in my emails, “funny” goes part in parcel. But read on and you’ll discover “beautiful” and “delicious” suggestions for enjoying simple pleasures. No matter [...]
The Schtick (Why I'm Against Coke)
The Schtick (Why I’m Against Coke) “The road to excess leads to the palace of wisdom; for we never know what is enough until we know what is more than enough.” –William Blake After having been flown to NYC to teach Yoga + Chocolate at an international PR event, I attended the ensuing party on [...]
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