1979 – The day that mindful died
A Facebook friend posted this image from Mindful Living. I had to re-post it. Shortly after, I was in a business meeting with an longtime friend, and the topic of […]
Meanderings
I think about a lot of things, and if it doesn’t fit into one of these other categories, it will go in here.
Recreation and reality
Every so often, I have this weird thought: “I don’t smoke, I don’t drink, I don’t do any recreational drugs, what fun am I?” I had that thought this morning […]
We’re our own worst enemy
I’ve never thought of myself as an environmentalist. I’m not one of those who denies climate change, supports the coal industry, or litters without guilt. I recycle and use CFL […]
1 day as a microcosm of life
The last 24 hours have been a crazy microcosm of life. If you didn’t guess from the in-car selfie at left, we’re on a road trip. Unfortunately it’s a road […]
Discipline, consistency, and eating my own dog food
I’m occasionally asked the secret to a successful workout program. My answer is always the same – discipline and consistency. No matter what you choose to do, if you have […]
On death and dying…
I was listening to Interfaith Voices on NPR this morning while walking my dog, Seamus. The topic was rapture theology and the human longing for immortality. Maureen Fiedler, the host, was […]
Happy Holidays
Not that I think there’s anyone out there who follows this blog all that closely, but in the interest of continuity, I figured I’d let y’all know I’m taking a […]
Banned books and beyond
One of my favorite things to do when I go to my local library is to read the requests to have a book removed, which are posted on the bulletin […]
Another motorcycle ride through small-town Georgia
I enjoy taking photos on my motorcycle rides. Lately it’s small-town Georgia that catches my attention, particularly old buildings and ruins. That said, I’m not particular, so who knows what […]
Donald Trump is a punk rock song
I listen to a lot of punk rock. During my workout, while listening to Dead Kennedy’s Holiday in Cambodia, I realized that Donald Trump is a punk rock song. Punk […]