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Mid-Life Crisis?

Is this what a mid-life crisis feels like? I’ve been obsessed with things that I’d like to do, but haven’t lately.  Yesterday at lunch all I could talk about was all the four wheel drive vehicles that I’d like to own.  In no particular order they are: Jeep Grand Wagoneer – Blue with Wood Sides [...]

Give Thanks

Often, we find ourselves dwelling in dark places, with little joy, and we find it difficult to recognize the true gifts we have in life.  Perhaps these gifts are our parents, our children, or our spouse.  Perhaps these gifts are friends or teachers who have helped us along the way.  Maybe these gifts are simple [...]

Bum Left Hand

I sliced through the tip of my left index finger Saturday night. Right through the nail. Spent some time with our medical community as a result. It’s really slowed me down. I’ve got a lot going round in my head on the following topics – be on the look out for some more substantial posts [...]

350.org – Worth Your Support

As I write this, my neighbors are running their gas-powered leaf blowers. (I confess to having not one but two such devices in my shed.) I am wondering how I will handled the leaves this year. There are literally thousands of leaves in the lawn. In the past, I’ve used the heavy artillery of the [...]

You must read this book

Only in rare instances, have I read a book cover to cover in less than 24 hours.  These instances are usually marked by three things: having a lot of time on my hands, having few distractions in my immediate environment, and having a book that I find absolutely compelling.  This was the case with Mindfully [...]