Mad Macedonian

Got Bunions, but Prefer Onions? Enjoy Labyrinths? Read The Foot Whisperer!

My longtime friend, Randy Eady, aka the Foot Whisperer, is a freelance writer and foot therapistr who has written some great articles, lately, that I want to share with you.

He's been published on the Huffington Post website, woo hoo!

Hmmm, didn't know anyone on the staff, there, had bunions!

Anyway, it's a very readable and informative essay, so put up your feet a while, and give it a read.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/randy-eady/bunion-surgery_b_2792421.html

Want to live in an "innovative and functionally foolish way"? Randy shares the story about "Reversible Destiny Lofts" in Toyko, Japan.

This is a report about living arraignments that positively affect the "physical and cognitive changes that often vex those in a later life span position by making you defend yourself against them."
 
Very interesting reading.
 
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/randy-eady/aging-longevity_b_2821619.html
 
Want to get lost? Want to engage in healthy exercise while doing so? Try a Labyrinth!

Randy writes for the website AFAR: The Collaborative Travel Guide, and has 2 recent stories on labyrinths that I really enjoyed reading.
 
1. Unique in Belgium is Le Labyrinthe Durbuy and, as he describes it is a “collection of labyrinths has a surface that equals 22 football fields with secret corridors and small alleys. Visitors listen to the stories of the wonderful characters they encounter on their way to find the correct route out of the maze." There is a new theme each year, and the photo with this story is beautiful!
 
http://www.afar.com/highlights/le-labyrinthe-durbuy?context=user&context_id=randy-eady
 
2. The Quest Haven Labyrinth, in Escondito, Ca. will have you going around in circles!
 
In addition to that there are also miles of walking trails at this huge retreat.
 
I love this picture, too!
 
http://www.afar.com/highlights/quest-haven-labyrinth-slash-elfin-forest-symmetry?context=nav_location&context_id=encinitas-california-united-states

There rest of his little reports, are here: http://www.afar.com/travelers/randy-eady

Attending Blog Paws Social Media Conference for the 1st time!

Good morning, from deep in the heart of Texas and Harris County, home of the 4th largest city in America and, not just a highly respected artist, acting and music community, but one of writers and poets as well.

As readers familiar with this blog and its predecessor know, my name is Kiril Kundurazieff, and I am a 53 yr. old writer and blogger, with a love for cats. I have been blogging since 2002, and moved my cat blogging to its own blog on Jan. 1, 2010. It is a fascinating, fun-filled and educational place where I write personifying my two cats, Mr. Nikita and Elvira Mistress of Felinity, who rule the roost.

Meowsings of an Opinionated Pussycat

http://www.opinionatedpussycat.com

Boldly Tiptoeing into Corners of the Universe Where I’ve Never Considered Going Before

My name is Kiril Kundurazieff, born and raised in southern California, now 6 months relocated to Houston, Texas. I am a writer, blogger and more, for almost 11 years now and that’s nice but,  by moving to Houston I am stepping out on faith that boldly tiptoeing into corners of the universe where I’ve never been before is what I was meant to do next with my life, both personal and creative.

The challenges have been many, from remaining unemployed and discovering I have serious health issues with my eyes, to learning new ways to go about my writing, new ways in which to think of myself as a creative artist, new things to learn and new places to look to, or visit, to learn them.

Many people in my situation would give up on the job hunt, freak out over the health issues, be unsure of their ability to change their ways as a writer, learn new things, or go new places where they can meet new people.

Not me.

Ex-Ca. Writer Finds Houston Poetry Lovers Tough to Impress

The Mad Houstonian had arrived in Houston in September, from southern California, jobless, but a writer with creative hopes and dreams. On this day, as he celebrated his 53rd birthday, a lot had happened in the intervening 6 months, but his confidence in the rightness of his relocation remained unshaken.

In California he had performed at open mic poetry readings in several venues, including the famed Ugly Mug Cafe, in the city of Orange, and hoped to do the same in his new home. Having begun to become familiar with the poetry scene in Houston he finally decided to take the bull by the horn and venture forth.

Turning New Pages in my Life as I Celebrate Birthday 53

"Lift up your head. Create a fresh new vision for your life. There are greater victories in your future than you have experienced in your past."

Joel Osteen - Every Day A Friday

Today I turn 53 years old, and I have a lot on my plate.

I have a new update on my medical situation, a direct follow-up to what I discussed after the appointments last week.

http://www.madmacedonian.com/2013/03/medical-update-when-life-throws-a-rock-in-your-direction.html

Medical Update: When Life Throws a Rock in Your Direction...

...duck and just keep on pressing forward with the journey of your life.

"Declare that you will prosper despite every difficulty that may come your way. Don’t just survive; thrive!"

Pastor Joel Osteen - Facebook 2/28/13

"Be a big dreamer. Don't make little plans" - 2/28

"Take a few minutes every day to dream big dreams; close your eyes, and envsion your dreams coming to pass. If you can establish that picture in your heart and mind, then God can begin to bring it to pass in your life". -  3/1

Pastor Joel Osteen in Your Best Life Begins Each Morning: Devotions to start every day of the year.

The Picture? - http://tinyurl.com/azmya8m

The past couple of days have been event filled ones, from being on a bus on Wednesday, on the freeway, as its windshield was struck by a rock flung in its direction by a car that must have hit it, to a day of important doctors’ appointments, yesterday, and follow-up news today.

I reduced the tension on the bus, making everyone laugh, by apologizing to one and all for the fact that  someone must have learned I was from California, was on this particular bus, and so they decided to express their thoughts on my moving here.

"But, I'm not from THAT part of California and I'm NOT that type of Californian, honest!"

Though I was late I accomplished what I had set out to do on the 3 hour trip to Willowbrook Mall.