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  • Life is good, Mon! Life is good. You have truly embraced mindfulness. You're right, we all encounter those seemingly big boulders in life labelled "change." I'm glad you're conquering this. Maturity incarcerated! Sounds like a band name, eh? Donn Ho incarcerated. I'm listening to the audio files you sent me ...
    on Impermanence: All Things Must Pass by Jonathan Crowell July 1, 2011
  • Or, you could use the Arnold Schwarzenegger, "Ja, do it NOW!" There is truly no time like the present, which continuously transforms itself into the past. Donn Ho
    on Somedays Never come by Jonathan Crowell Aug. 3, 2011
  • I just love a good shout out! Looks like you get on once per week. I'll make a better effort to get on here and keep in touch. When I first learned of the incarceration, I thought to myself "Crap. Why didn't I take advantage of all the other times ...
    on Untitled by Jonathan Crowell Aug. 3, 2011
  • sorry i've been awol for a bit. Uber busy. Peggy is PTA President at the kids' elementary school and has been doing so much that I have had to play a lot of 'mom,' too. I love this blog post about Conscious Happy Evolution. Consciously being happy and positive IS ...
    on The Last Laugh Is The Only One That Counts.... by Jonathan Crowell Oct. 2, 2011
  • Dude, Love your thoughts on attachments. Reminds me of Robin Williams in Dead Poet's Society when he's reading the roll call: "...Mr. Pitts...rise above your name." Haha. Don't let your attachments define or limit you and your potential! I would love to read your speeches. I hope you're able to ...
    on daily Meditation: Detachment by Jonathan Crowell Oct. 2, 2011
  • Dude, Thanks for remembering Bear Lake. It was amazing. The troop got honor troop for accomplishing lots of things: camp inspection, meeting attendance, roll calls, flag ceremonies, merit badges, behavior, etc. I organized a team cheer that imitated several members of the staff in an amusing skit. They loved it ...
    on The Second Coming Of Lebowski by Jonathan Crowell Oct. 2, 2011
  • (cont. from last post) Then, came the extraordinary. It was Friday night. The last night of our camp and of all camps for the season. The staff had packed everything up and was preparing to close the camp for the year. We would all be departing the next day. That ...
    on The Second Coming Of Lebowski by Jonathan Crowell Oct. 2, 2011
  • Well put, dude. There IS a difference. Choose happiness. Do you duties with a cheerful heart and things become physically lighter. I wish it would work on my belly... Hey, I don't know if you ever make license plates or could even swing it, but wouldn't a Donn Ho plate ...
    on Nancy Grace's Areola And "The Whole Love" by Jonathan Crowell Oct. 23, 2011
  • Yes, auto-pilot bad. It's a conscious mind that can overcome, but with much and constant effort, eh? I like your insights into the pre-programmed response. I have to deal with several folks like this in my life. Mellow out, man. So hard for some to do that. So, understanding that ...
    on Amanda Knox Gets Away With Her Sex Games And How The Grinch Stole Columbus Day by Jonathan Crowell Oct. 23, 2011
  • No more breaking wind on Festivus, either! Dude, thanks for your card, Mon! Just got it. Great photo, too. You're looking pretty thspicy, m'boy. Ha! Ja, ja, go pump some iron! The kids loved the Grinch reference to the black banana. They're like, "You guys watched the Grinch? I didn't ...
    on No More Sex On Jesus' Birthday! I mean It , People!! by Jonathan Crowell Dec. 22, 2011
  • Hey, Mon! Wow, I've missed chatting with you on the blog. Got really busy lately with my job. I was working with a small company of about 9 people but didn't know finances were struggling a bit and they almost laid us all off twice--most recently at Christmastime. So, I ...
    on There Is Nothing by Jonathan Crowell March 28, 2012
  • my comments are retrospective for you, since I started reading your most recent post. This reply is for the Mom-a-thon. How do you get my replies? Is it just a stand alone letter or can you see the frame of reference? Or, are you a child who walks into the ...
    on A Vague, Haunting Mass Appeal... by Jonathan Crowell March 29, 2012
  • Hey, Mon! Your letters are as amusing as ever. Thanks for bday card and wishes! I'm working like 3 jobs, coaching 3 soccer teams, and playing scoutmaster. Needless to say I'm a bit overwhelmed, so I'm slowing things way down. Just a few more weeks of soccer, then Carter and ...
    on Octomom Gets Her Revenge by Jonathan Crowell May 2, 2012
  • Hey Mon! I had hoped to mail you an actual card or something in time for your birthday, but man this summer's been uber-busy. This blog service is really cool so I can at least wish you what will end up as a Happy Belated Deflated Birthday! Raise a glass ...
    on Untitled by Jonathan Crowell Aug. 10, 2012
  • Dude! You still abide! Got your last letter a few months ago and haven't been able to scribble something down and stamp it. I love this blog for keeping up with you. Haven't seen you post in a bit, so I'm glad you're back! Thought maybe you'd gone soft in ...
    on Big Bird Gets His Revenge and an Historic Moment in Time by Jonathan Crowell Dec. 19, 2012
  • Hey Mon! Glad to see you're 'Trending' hopefully North East as the profit charts go! Mindfulness of the week, the dude abides... (I also love ellipses. I may overuse them, but oh well) The original Muppet Movie is on Netflix now, so I watched it last night on my iPhone. ...
    on Let's Be Weird, Awkward Friends... by Jonathan Crowell Feb. 25, 2013
  • Entertaining as always my friend! Sorry I've been so busy. Working two full-time jobs, scoutmaster, and comp soccer coach is too much! I'm trimming down, but I got your letter and I'll craft something good for your parole. All the best and prayers for you, good sir. T'would be great ...
    on Huge Backfire! by Jonathan Crowell June 7, 2013
  • Hey Mon! Thanks for all your letters recently! It's great to see the progress you're making! Sorry I'm so busy, but I did type up a letter to you and will send it 2nd day mail or something tomorrow. Hopefully you'll get it soon and it'll be well-received! (Did I ...
    on You've Got the Luck of a Kennedy, So Grab the Wheel... by Jonathan Crowell June 20, 2013
  • Jess, Jon's at: Jonathan Crowell-W97641 PO Box 207 So. Carver, MA 02366
    on You've Got the Luck of a Kennedy, So Grab the Wheel... by Jonathan Crowell July 18, 2013
  • Run to the hills....run for your life! Love it. Hey Mon! Happy Birthday! I'd send you a Ziggy card, but you get it already. Glad to hear of your recent news. The real test begins on the outside. Change. You've got a fresh start. Push the reset button and start ...
    on Comment Response by Jonathan Crowell Aug. 10, 2013