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silence Archive

Returning to Durability

Durability |ˌd(y)o͝orəˈbilitē| noun the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage. Two years ago, I read One Square Inch of Silence by George Hempton. I wrote a rather critical reaction to the book on this blog. One of Hempton’s arguments is that we no longer hear our footsteps when we walk, and he attributes this [...]

In the Zone

Effortless. That’s how it feels when you’re in the zone. Your cadence becomes your tempo and you have no idea that you’re actually cycling, actually burning calories, actually working out. This is why I ride — For days like today, when the rhythm of the peddle strokes transports me out of my current reality and [...]

A little downtime

Sometimes you just need to slow down and take a few minutes for yourself. That’s exactly what I am doing right now. I am chillin with a little Miles Davis in a comfy chair in my room. We got this chair shortly after Mr. Grey was born three years ago today. I was a bit [...]

Dormancy

Main Entry: dor·man·cy Pronunciation: ˈdȯr-mən(t)-sē Function: noun Date: 1789 : the quality or state of being dormant Source:  http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dormancy Once again, I’ve gone silent on this blog.  The reason for the silence is my new project over at graphite and ink.

Abnormal Peace on a Sunday

It’s 7:40 AM.  Sunday.  I’m the only one up.  This hasn’t happened in almost two years.  I’m having coffee with milk and sugar.  I usually have it black but this is a treat! Could this be a sign of things to come? Lets hope so.