Jim Esten
@jimesten.substack.com
*Devoted husband, father, and grandpa*
*carefree cook, mover of qi, wisdom seeker*
*Meditation, Qigong, and Tai Chi @ Kettle Moraine YMCA*
*jimesten.com*
*carefree cook, mover of qi, wisdom seeker*
*Meditation, Qigong, and Tai Chi @ Kettle Moraine YMCA*
*jimesten.com*
I would propose that anyone testifying before congress that is not willing to answer a question to which the response requires a single word answer should immediately be fired. Anything else is admitting you’re simply not qualified for the post you are occupying.
May 14, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I would propose that anyone testifying before congress that is not willing to answer a question to which the response requires a single word answer should immediately be fired. Anything else is admitting you’re simply not qualified for the post you are occupying.
Struggling with this …. On what planet does a rant on social media even resemble governance … yet here we are… 😟
March 20, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Struggling with this …. On what planet does a rant on social media even resemble governance … yet here we are… 😟
So do I have this right??? After the election, when the economy was getting high marks, Trump claimed it because of the optimism based on him being elected, but six weeks into the presidency the downswings are because of the last guy??? I’m finding the logic a little hard to follow….
March 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
So do I have this right??? After the election, when the economy was getting high marks, Trump claimed it because of the optimism based on him being elected, but six weeks into the presidency the downswings are because of the last guy??? I’m finding the logic a little hard to follow….
We’ve cut back but haven’t quite kicked our Amazon habit … curious that items designated for delivery Thursday morning got shifted to the boycott Friday … they’re making it easier to want to walk away….
February 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
We’ve cut back but haven’t quite kicked our Amazon habit … curious that items designated for delivery Thursday morning got shifted to the boycott Friday … they’re making it easier to want to walk away….
Dates back to 2008, but I think it could temporarily stand in as our national anthem…. youtu.be/14d9w_Z0G4Y?...
We Mostly Feel That Way
YouTube video by Tish Hinojosa - Topic
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February 24, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Dates back to 2008, but I think it could temporarily stand in as our national anthem…. youtu.be/14d9w_Z0G4Y?...
Web site finally shut down .. moving over to Substack. One project done only a few days beyond the self set deadline. Next few things to conquer are house related as we get ready for some serious interior renovation
February 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Web site finally shut down .. moving over to Substack. One project done only a few days beyond the self set deadline. Next few things to conquer are house related as we get ready for some serious interior renovation
Question on all the aviation issues … are we actually seeing something new or are we seeing heightened reporting (shark week effect…). If in fact, the issues are new then the reporting needs to make that clear
February 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Question on all the aviation issues … are we actually seeing something new or are we seeing heightened reporting (shark week effect…). If in fact, the issues are new then the reporting needs to make that clear
Also, can anyone confirm that online publicly available data from the FAA and NTSB is correct and current? Are there other good sources?
February 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Also, can anyone confirm that online publicly available data from the FAA and NTSB is correct and current? Are there other good sources?
I saw here yesterday that there had now been 6 aviation incidents sine Jan 20th, two involving military aircraft. I can find only 4 widely reported .. does anyone have a list of 6 .. I find nothing after Feb 10th
February 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
I saw here yesterday that there had now been 6 aviation incidents sine Jan 20th, two involving military aircraft. I can find only 4 widely reported .. does anyone have a list of 6 .. I find nothing after Feb 10th
Feeling like a little vinyl this afternoon… one of my all time favorites… Hide In Your Shell .. on side 1 …
January 24, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Feeling like a little vinyl this afternoon… one of my all time favorites… Hide In Your Shell .. on side 1 …
It’s been that kinda week … but weeks like this are softened a bit by great finds … and this one is crazy good! From Revolution Brewing in Chicago .. this might be the stout of the decade for me (well.. so far..) I had to have a 2nd one to show both sides of the can and I’m sticking with that story
January 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM
It’s been that kinda week … but weeks like this are softened a bit by great finds … and this one is crazy good! From Revolution Brewing in Chicago .. this might be the stout of the decade for me (well.. so far..) I had to have a 2nd one to show both sides of the can and I’m sticking with that story
Winner winner … dark as night, smooth as silk… yummm
January 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Winner winner … dark as night, smooth as silk… yummm
Monday and Tuesday @ the Y … Mindful Movement is 18 forms the flow well together drawn from different traditions .. wisdom bit below. Meditation theme is Unity, including a reflection on Amanda Gorman’s “The Hill We Climb”
January 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Monday and Tuesday @ the Y … Mindful Movement is 18 forms the flow well together drawn from different traditions .. wisdom bit below. Meditation theme is Unity, including a reflection on Amanda Gorman’s “The Hill We Climb”
Probably not here to get ready for the Texans/Chiefs game..
January 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Probably not here to get ready for the Texans/Chiefs game..
Thursday/Friday @ the Y … movement is a gentle flow with movements from Shibashi (set 1), Smiling Heart Qigong, and some qigong adaptations from short form Yang style Tai Chi… wisdom bit from Joseph Campbell. Meditation theme: Unity
January 15, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Thursday/Friday @ the Y … movement is a gentle flow with movements from Shibashi (set 1), Smiling Heart Qigong, and some qigong adaptations from short form Yang style Tai Chi… wisdom bit from Joseph Campbell. Meditation theme: Unity
Monday/Tuesday at the Y …. Movement - seasonal practice water-earth-wood, meditation Peaceful Living Through Pure Acceptance .. wisdom bit for first half of week below…
January 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Monday/Tuesday at the Y …. Movement - seasonal practice water-earth-wood, meditation Peaceful Living Through Pure Acceptance .. wisdom bit for first half of week below…
Monday/Tuesday at the Y… mostly recovered from the flu … movement practice - Smiling Heart Qigong with a wisdom bit from Jimmy Carter … our meditation theme is Seeds of Intention
January 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Monday/Tuesday at the Y… mostly recovered from the flu … movement practice - Smiling Heart Qigong with a wisdom bit from Jimmy Carter … our meditation theme is Seeds of Intention
Here are the December wisdom bits from the closing of my mindful movement classes at the Y
December 30, 2024 at 2:28 PM
Here are the December wisdom bits from the closing of my mindful movement classes at the Y
This week’s affirmations for joy…. #1&2
Joy is my birthright, and I embrace it fully.
I find joy in the simple pleasures and everyday moments of my life.
Joy is my birthright, and I embrace it fully.
I find joy in the simple pleasures and everyday moments of my life.
December 23, 2024 at 11:47 AM
This week’s affirmations for joy…. #1&2
Joy is my birthright, and I embrace it fully.
I find joy in the simple pleasures and everyday moments of my life.
Joy is my birthright, and I embrace it fully.
I find joy in the simple pleasures and everyday moments of my life.
Monday practices at the Y - movement focused on the water element, wisdom bit from Mary Oliver. Our meditation theme is Joy!
December 22, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Monday practices at the Y - movement focused on the water element, wisdom bit from Mary Oliver. Our meditation theme is Joy!
Francesca’s on Chestnut.. fantastic!
December 22, 2024 at 1:27 AM
Francesca’s on Chestnut.. fantastic!
I guess we do this every year now …. Christmas Around the World at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago … this is the grand tree which is surrounded by 50+ trees decorated in holiday traditions all over the world … wonderful exhibit!
December 21, 2024 at 9:35 PM
I guess we do this every year now …. Christmas Around the World at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago … this is the grand tree which is surrounded by 50+ trees decorated in holiday traditions all over the world … wonderful exhibit!
Never anything but a wonderful dinner @ Brandywine in Cedarburg, WI …
December 19, 2024 at 3:22 AM
Never anything but a wonderful dinner @ Brandywine in Cedarburg, WI …
Thursday/Friday practices… movement - Water and Metal forms (mostly reversing the early week sequence with a few swap), wisdom bit (below) from legendary coach John Wooden. Meditation themes are Hope and Joy. Downloads in the usual spot.
December 19, 2024 at 2:45 AM
Thursday/Friday practices… movement - Water and Metal forms (mostly reversing the early week sequence with a few swap), wisdom bit (below) from legendary coach John Wooden. Meditation themes are Hope and Joy. Downloads in the usual spot.