I'm the father in a traditional family of Caucasian, cul-de-sac dwelling suburbanites. We're more like the Bundys than the Waltons.

When I was a kid, I would've been thrilled if my dad always wanted to hug me and tell me he loved me. I want to give the same to my sons, but the irony is that they generally don't want to have any part of it. If it weren't for mocking me, they'd probably give me no attention.

Here's my point to all of this: Irrespective of how your family is configured, if you have kids, they'll soon quit being impressed with you and really aren't that shy about letting you know it. You won't earn their respect until they become parents. Then they'll realize what little shits they were.

Those who say they love kids are usually talking about infants, babies and toddlers. However, sooner or later they grow up to be people. Then you gotta deal with them on a completely different level. Did you ever think you might unconditionally love someone who can kinda be an asshole?

Wonderful! I guess my family is representing the multi-generational, trans Atlantic Medi-cal/NHS bohemians.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ5fd8__U4A

Your latest book sounds very interesting, great to see someone highlighting the different forms of family that exist. I was brought up in a family of seven, three of my siblings were my fathers by his first wife.

Can I be a little fresh and enquire if you are with child?
If you are congratulation, if not lol.

Keep up the good work Rebecca.

Oh yes PLEASE, do write fiction for us! Cintra Wilson write a great book about the 1980's called "Colors That Insult Nature" and she came from our Bay Area. I think you'd write a great book on the 70's , 80's or 90's.

Gyrotonics is better than pilates btw, this coming from someone who is certified in the latter and who spent gobs of money on it until I discovered Gyrotonics. You'll love it if you have not already tried it.

Yes, it can be taught to where you can become too hyper mobile just as pilates can make one into a walking box if too much extension and not enough flexion is taught, but the instructor should avoid letting you become the human gyroscope with legs and arms spinning like the Vitruvian Man on E !

imho, it really is he Gyrotonic Yoga mat work that grounded me. as much as i love the machines the mat work is where its at.

http://www.gyrotonickona.com/GYROKINESIS.html

I trained with Master Trainer Tamara Yoneda in SF and she now lives on your island and I know you'll love her: She is a fellow Buddhist and a lovely human being like yourself. Tell her Amanda Casabianca from the White Cloud Oak street studio days sent you.

http://www.gyrotonickona.com/Workshops_and_Trainings.html

You look great on TV, btw: I envy your jawline!

I didn't mean you look heavy! I thought your wonderful glow is due to you being what you are not not. I won't make the mistake and say it again.:)

Thanks for being you and having such a positive outlook on life you help keep me(and others) grounded.

Wishing you and your family all the best, Namaste.

Loved seeing you on the video. Would rather have seen you in real time but didn't know about it and as I get older and more conscious I might add, I find myself turning on the 'tube' less and less unless I want to watch a specific thing. Why am I paying for cable anyhow?? Anyway, great to see you, will read your latest book like I have read all the others and I too felt the love from you thru the video. It comes through and that is an awesome thing Rebecca. Keep up the good work.

The author seeks to explore the different ways in which people come together to form a family and the special challenges that they face as they work to ensure the ties that they have formed are lasting and strong.