tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18249261.post4210470719734568349..comments2023-09-05T08:21:34.405-04:00Comments on Dharma's Universe: Blinded by the lightDharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15287211332036241240noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18249261.post-36983509357217088132007-05-28T10:31:00.000-04:002007-05-28T10:31:00.000-04:001. Change is good.2. While preparing mentally for ...1. Change is good.<BR/><BR/>2. While preparing mentally for change is not always bad, stressing out is. Nothing's happened yet, so no need to get all deranged yet. Trust the Universe, it's a pretty cool place.<BR/><BR/>3. You'd be closer to me if you lived in Ohio. ;-)goblinboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636167643991935136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18249261.post-78750445395498649712007-05-24T12:48:00.000-04:002007-05-24T12:48:00.000-04:00just wanted to clarify: by 'commute for culture' i...just wanted to clarify: by 'commute for culture' i meant live near your work and take trips to columbus etc. for fun! :)wenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03405214739637253818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18249261.post-61088692630141806002007-05-24T12:46:00.000-04:002007-05-24T12:46:00.000-04:00columbus has a really great lesbian community (esp...columbus has a really great lesbian community (especially at the ohio state university, where i did my masters). :) you can always commute for culture...lol.<BR/>when i was there there were more lesbian bars in columbus than there were in sf. seriously. <BR/><BR/>there are lots of concerts, there is queer stuff at the university, indie films, sports, pride (and glbt stores even). columbus actually has some good food, too.<BR/><BR/>yes, i like it better out here. i'm a coastal type. i need water! but lake erie is huge and will be a few hours away (go to mentor headlands up past cleveland).<BR/><BR/>it's way more liberal here. there are a ton of things i prefer about the bay area. but you will find some good folks back there, too. <BR/><BR/>and housing that is 'expensive' by ohio standards is cheap by ca standards. i remember my prof rented a place for $500 and we thought she got ripped off. lol. she was moving from california. that was 12 years ago, but still.wenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03405214739637253818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18249261.post-67305313391825768292007-05-24T12:03:00.000-04:002007-05-24T12:03:00.000-04:00The problem with Yellow Springs is that it is a no...The problem with Yellow Springs is that it is a no-growth kind of place, so comparatively the housing is really expensive. There are lesbians (mostly students) there though (at least there were when I was a student.) There are other pockets of coolness around there too, so you shouldn't feel like there is no hope of finding someplace you can handle.Breena Ronanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02566521893585459242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18249261.post-36059693734685982572007-05-22T13:30:00.000-04:002007-05-22T13:30:00.000-04:00First, :(.Then a little math: 0.1% of 12,000 = pre...First, :(.<BR/><BR/>Then a little math: 0.1% of 12,000 = precisely one dozen lesbians.<BR/><BR/>Wishing I could turn the heat up under the 911 folks in SF...Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03231116607977696313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18249261.post-3115975363640136462007-05-21T16:36:00.000-04:002007-05-21T16:36:00.000-04:00The Universe is talking to you, darlin'. Make sure...The Universe is talking to you, darlin'. Make sure you listen to her.Bitter Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18398268869503268237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18249261.post-30186042397517125892007-05-21T14:42:00.000-04:002007-05-21T14:42:00.000-04:00I bet the housing is kick ass. Hardwood, detailin...I bet the housing is kick ass. Hardwood, detailing, built in cabinetry and the like. Nice lawns and folliage. And yes, you can change your mind. You can do anything for a year or two. Most important, how are the knitting stores?????????Jbeekyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14623837533488339865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18249261.post-3688171358266770512007-05-21T12:43:00.000-04:002007-05-21T12:43:00.000-04:00i used to live in ohio--both in cities and in smal...i used to live in ohio--both in cities and in small tows. :) what city is the store in (if you don't mind my asking)?<BR/><BR/>good luck!<BR/><BR/>and remember that many, if not most, decisions are reversible.<BR/><BR/>ohio can be really different from out here, but there are good people and decent things to do pretty much everywhere.wenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03405214739637253818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18249261.post-52166260186350717792007-05-20T19:40:00.000-04:002007-05-20T19:40:00.000-04:00WOW...wow. I'm at a complete loss for words. Wha...WOW...wow. I'm at a complete loss for words. What a weighty decision the two of you have before you...<BR/><BR/>We always start these life-changing decisions with a pro/con list...it always helps.<BR/><BR/>Good luck -louisiana swamp rathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09886519132090596849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18249261.post-82909517160334719012007-05-20T14:48:00.000-04:002007-05-20T14:48:00.000-04:00Good luck with the decision-making process, Dharma...Good luck with the decision-making process, Dharma. I'm sure you feel pulled in a lot of different directions.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there and I wish you both the best.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970227219986066861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18249261.post-50016083538749115962007-05-20T02:15:00.000-04:002007-05-20T02:15:00.000-04:00wow. well, there are some charms to a small town. ...wow. <BR/><BR/>well, there are some charms to a small town. and it looks like the Sortof Big City isn't too far from yellow springs, if you need a fix. plus college towns usually have a good energy (at least in my experience). <BR/><BR/>good luck weighing everything, i know it's a huge decision. sending lots of good vibery as you sort though what's best for the both of you.heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14001112563860771497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18249261.post-61215460231383995972007-05-20T00:37:00.000-04:002007-05-20T00:37:00.000-04:00I'll just put my head in the sand and pretend this...I'll just put my head in the sand and pretend this isn't happening.....Supeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02994629934628548637noreply@blogger.com