Yoga, yoga, and more yoga! It works wonders on calming the mind and strengthening the body. Try to aim for at least 3 times a week. I promise, it really does work.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 10:03 AM on March 27, 2008

I'll third--Alpen Muesli is the way to go. It comes in the "Original" which has sugar or "No Added Sugar". I'd first try the Original and see if you like it. Lucky for me, my local grocery store sells both kinds!
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 3:30 PM on June 7, 2007

B-52's Housework
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 8:42 PM on June 4, 2007

The entire "Harvest Moon" album by Neil Young especially the "Unknown Legend" song.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 10:09 PM on April 22, 2007

Hairclip snob here.....I highly recommend France Luxe hairclips (jaws). The company makes high quality hair accessories. I have had the same hair clip for 6 years-It's held up for all these years without breaking (and I have not lost it). I am sure you could find something that would work for your hair, give them a call and explain your needs.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 10:23 PM on April 21, 2007 marked best answer

The Sundance Catalog
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 2:02 PM on November 14, 2006

West Side Physical Therapy is extremely good. Some of their clients are professional ballet dancers and professinal athletes---I highly recommend them.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 5:25 PM on November 8, 2006

smartypanties: I sent you an email to your address from your profile, please check.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 5:44 PM on November 8, 2006

Louis Auchincloss Portrait in a Brownstone
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 8:00 AM on November 1, 2006 marked best answer

Perhaps the term "cousins by marriage"?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 7:54 PM on July 23, 2006 marked best answer

Pete's Candy Store
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 2:54 PM on July 17, 2006

Big Quiz Thing
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 2:57 PM on July 17, 2006

Pearbudget
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 10:49 AM on July 17, 2006

California- Phantom Planet
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 11:15 AM on May 18, 2006

Diner

Last line in the movie Mickey Rourke says, "Well, we always have the diner".
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 2:49 PM on March 21, 2006

You should expect to be turning over that penny to the vet when the bill comes.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 6:40 AM on January 26, 2006

Plug a mic to the computer, play the voice recordings over the phone, while at the same time, hold the mic up to the ear piece of the phone and record with the "sound recorder" application that is included in XP. Worked for me when i had to record some messages from my answering machine. Hope this helps.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 4:58 PM on November 9, 2005

Job Title Generator
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 12:39 PM on August 31, 2005

Just to let you know, the hot paprika that I have at home is indeed from Kalyustan's. I'll give it a try, as a few people have commented that it is hot, hot, hot!!! Thanks for sharing your all your knowledge and advice! If it does not do the trick, I'll go out and get me some authentic cayenne pepper.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 5:44 PM on August 16, 2005

I second the Windex suggestion. All the jewelry stores I've been to have supplied me with it as soon as they noticed I was having trouble taking a ring off when I was shopping. It works.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 8:22 AM on August 16, 2005

I've heard excellent recommendations about Pilates Shop Yoga Garage on 96th St. off CPW.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 5:13 AM on July 15, 2005

Best chewy soft home baked chocolate chip cookies in NYC, check out Levain Bakery at 167 West 74th, right off of Amsterdam. It's a tiny store, where they do all the baking right in front of you. Absolutely Yummy--you can hardly finish one cookie because they are so big and rich.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 8:36 AM on March 31, 2005

Check out Book Lust by Nancy Pearl. It gives hundreds of suggestions for books according to whatever topic you want or mood you are in. Excellent addition to your library as a quick reference for chosing a book to read.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 12:07 PM on March 28, 2005

A huge benefit of doing YOGA is that it "quiets the mind", and gives you the ability to focus on things that you deem necessary. you just have to practice, practice, practice. Yoga is a huge help to sharpen your mental acumen.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 7:02 PM on March 25, 2005

The Primitives:
1. "Summer Rain"
2. "Thru the Flowers"
3. "Way Behind Me"
4. "Slip Away"

Belly:
1. "Feed the Tree"
2. "Gepetto"
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 12:00 PM on March 24, 2005

"I'm Walking on Sunshine" Katrina and the Waves
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 7:14 PM on March 24, 2005

This site, http://www.justrunit.com/, tracks the progress of one guy's goal to run the NYC Marathon. He went from not being in shape to completing the whole 26.4 miles in 2004. He has a daily log of his runs leading up to the event, as well as his thoughts and experiences.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 12:15 PM on March 18, 2005

If the person at the register thought you were good looking, it's a great excuse for some one to find out your name and address!
posted to Ask Metafilter by Maishe at 7:48 AM on March 16, 2005