From the monthly archives:

January 2008

Happy Bday, Dlove!!

January 31, 2008

(Deron painted this piece, which hangs in my bedroom. He is also the one on the left. My brother and grandpa Caleb are also hidden in the picture.) Deron Cohen, whom I’ve known for 30 years, is having a birthday today. He has been an inspiration, confidant, and friend for more adventures than I can [...]

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Questions answered during HugNation

January 30, 2008

“How did you get the name Halcyon?” “How do you deal with criticism?” *The page I read from is here.

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Hug Nation clips from today

January 29, 2008

As always, the crowd was great. A good mix of veterans and enthusiastic newcomers. In this clip, I read a quote from the Dalai Lama and try to draw connections between his words and the aims of Hugnation. Basically focussing on how similar we are, instead of our differences: I mention politics *slightly* then we [...]

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Hug Nation today @ 1

January 29, 2008

Looking forward to some hugs and smiles today at 1pm in the Hug Lounge! See you there!! (or catch the archive, later) Here is a clip from last week’s show where I talked about my connecton to Martin Luther King Jr.

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HugNation stickers

January 28, 2008

I just ordered these from contagiousgraphics.com: I can’t wait to put one on my car!

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Safe Eating

January 26, 2008

My nephew (17 months) LOVES motorcycles and bicycles. “Vroom-vroom!” he says. So it is no surprise that when he was given his very own bike helmet, he never wanted to take it off.

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I am the Octopus Whisperer

January 26, 2008

Last month, while cruising tidepools, I saw an octopus dart under a rock. For some reason, I was drawn to it and put my hand near the opening of it’s cave. he GRABBED HOLD of my arms with far more strength than I expected. I now feel a special bond with my octo-family. Here’s the [...]

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As good as it gets

January 25, 2008

you will rarely see me as happy as I am in this picture:

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What *is* HugNation!???

January 23, 2008

I made a “What is HugNation?” vid for QuantumShift.tv…I’m pleased with how it came out! Watch more videos like this at www.quantumshift.tv

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Today's HugNation

January 22, 2008

Before teh hug I talked about: – MLK Jr Day and Grandpa’s connection. – deal with someone who pops in to the lounge and says “YOU’RE GAY!” – talk about eating in a fancy resteraunt The Hug

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