I am a chopper of wood and carrier of water, a keeper of bees, digger of soil, and washer of dishes, but when people ask me "what do you do" I usually satisfy them with "I'm in information technology." If they really want to know, I'll tell them about the decade as a wilderness guide. Some jobs are vocations, some are avocations, but that one was an evocation. I also wrangle pixels and try to herd them into representations of coherent thoughts, which is a provocation. :-)
We’re fortunate in so many ways. Not the least of the benefits of growing up in the US is our ability, for the most part, to provide our children with a sustained bubble of innocence in which to grow up. All children should be so blessed, should be given the opportunity to learn to trust … More Not His Time
When Achilles was born, according to Greek mythology, it was prophesied that he would die young. To protect him from his fate, Achilles’ mother took him to the River Styx and washed him in its magical waters to make him invulnerable to all injury. She missed a spot, the very spot where she held him … More When A Life Lesson Flies In Your Face
In astronomy, the circumstellar habitable zone is the range of distances around a star where a planet, not too hot and not too cold, can have liquid water and thus potentially support life. This is also known as the “Goldilocks Zone.” Our one and irreplaceable planet sits squarely in the middle of our own Goldilocks … More Just Right
It is a quiet mother’s day, and the memory of her gentle voice rests lightly on the morning. The roses she planted are in full bloom, and also the mountain laurel she loved. Gather ye rosebuds while ye may. Pay attention. Embrace and enjoy the ones we love while we can. Memory is sweet and … More At a Loss for Words
This week we’re continuing our ongoing discussion about how to remain sane in the Age of Information. It’s an evolving strategy. Things change so rapidly now that any plan can become obsolete before it has a chance to be implemented. The most successful part of the plan has been the reclamation of the time once … More
I wish I could take credit for the title, but I first heard it spoken by the actor, Bryan Cranston on the “Malcom in the Middle” series. There are some days, some weeks, when the phrase seems to capture the spirit of our age. Last week was one of those weeks. “I’ll be there by … More It’s Not A Lie If What You Said Would Be True If The Facts Were Different
A word, to the wise, is sufficient. … More Is it True? Is it Kind? Does it Improve the Silence?
To my mother, seasoning a cast iron skillet was an art. She took special care with her cast iron, and she wouldn’t let anyone else clean it. Her pans were almost as “non stick” as Teflon (and they were a lot healthier). I can almost see a few heads nodding in recognition, and if one … More Pay Attention
Ask a happy person to tell you about the place where they live and chances are you’ll hear good things about that area. The way we feel directly affects, and for some people determines, how we perceive reality. Most of us who live in our neck of the woods, even on our bad days, know … More I Knew You’d Be Surprised
The photo is of American author and political anarchist, Edward Abbey. … More Just Sayin’
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