Terra Incognita

Terra Incognita, Unkown Land, was, on ancient maps, the label on the vast interior of unexplored lands. You may have some terra incognita of your own. Like explorers of old, you think outward, forward, and onward. Westward ho! Your focus is out there and anything but...

Alexander Technique: Virtuosity for Everyman

To gain competence in playing a musical instrument or a sport is a great goal, but it’s going to take some time, 10 years, 10,000 hours are the operative numbers, although they are being challenged on the lower end. It might take less. I would hope so. Bottom...

Apocalypse Meow

Hi. My name is Alan and I’m an apocalyptic. No, I’m not expecting the end of the world, it’s just that I’m an all our nothing kind of guy, and that doesn’t often result in equanimity. Today, two marble wall tiles got shattered in the...

A touch of Alexander Technique

Here on the sidewalks of New York, it’s artful combat. You’re constantly being brushed, bumped, touched, pushed, and pulled. Not to mention the bag lady here on the Upper West Side who comes directly for your crotch and cackles afterward. (I do not take this...