On Friendship
Like the Greek philosopher Aristotle says about friendship: 1. There is the one friend who you can hang out with. 2. The one you call friend because you want that person to do something for you. 3. The friend who…
THE WRITTEN RECORD
Tag: Journal
Sparring Partners
Most of us need fewer friends and more intellectual sparring partners. Friends can be easy to come by. Intellectual sparring partners are harder to find. They will call you on your BS, question your assumptions, and push you to think…
Precession of the Equinox Circles
The Hoover Dam hides an intriguing secret connecting sky to ground and past to present, using a similar “as above, so below” system of measuring time displayed at the Giza Pyramid of Egypt. Located on the Nevada side of the…
Just For The Hell Of It
I’ve been thinking a lot about what I do, what I want to do and understanding my motivations. Not sure if this is because I just turned 50 and may be having some kind of crisis. Doesn't feel like it.…
2023: Chapter One
Today is the day! It is February, 2nd, 2023 and it is time to start a new chapter for the new year's resolutions. Here is a quick list of things I want to do for the new year: My goal…
An Offshoot Of Meditation
"“Journaling is an offshoot of meditation—a type of introspection where a record of events is welcome. It doesn’t have to mean the record is permanent. In fact, it’s probably better as ephemeral—permanently locked behind a password. But, the fact that…
2023: Preface
Let's be honest, hardly anyone is in the right frame of mind to create and stick to their resolutions in a new year. We expect too much in January, so I say don't start working on resolutions until February. There…
Being Sane
“I wish to get America out of my head and be sane a part of every day.”
Random Thoughts
I like to borrow e-books from the library. If I buy a physical book, it will be only after I know it is a book I will love and come back to.This prevents me from buying and owning books I…
Learn
“Learn to like what doesn’t cost much.Learn to like reading, conversation, music.Learn to like plain food, plain service, plain cooking.Learn to like fields, trees, brooks, hiking, rowing, climbing hills.Learn to like people, even though some of them may be different…different…
What Did I Learn In 2022?
What did I learn, or discover during the year of 2022? “I learned that I have more to learn.” My book reading total surpassed the goal of 22 books in 2022. I keep track because I need to look back…
Changes
A quick list of things I want to accomplish for the new year; or more accurately, “Changes I need to see in 2023.” Learn Spanish with the Duolingo app in small increments everyday. Attempt to retain it by using it…
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Damn.
On Photography
There is no getting away from my love of photography and cameras. My favorite thing in the world is going somewhere, anywhere, and just wondering around pointing my lens at things. The simple act of doing so is like mediation…
Solvitur Ambulando
Constant reminder to myself about the benefits of walking/hiking- Walking is the most underrated tool to improve your physical, mental & emotional health and I’ve enjoyed my early morning saunters.