Getting Out There Is Scary . . . Until You Do It
“I’ve worried about many troubles in my life, most of which never happened.” — Anonymous Camping in a pine forest this past work week has been a nice respite from the grueling day after day of […]
Courage
What Are These Folks Proud Of?
Truth be told, I’m not a likely candidate for the nomad’s life. I’m shy and not overly friendly to strangers. That’s a joy killer when all you have in your local vicinity is strangers. Of […]
The Art of Saying Goodbye: Practicing My Skills
Yesterday, I took the stack of cash I’ve gotten from selling off my stuff and I paid my final month’s rent in person. After eight years in this house, I want to give myself the gift of […]
WTF Are You Doing? An Interview With Myself
After my decades in journalism, I consider myself a pretty good interviewer. There’s an art to interviewing folks so that you get some good quotes for your story. You have to lean forward and look […]
A Grand Adventure or a Massive Mistake?
This oversized silk slip-covered chair has been my favorite possession for at least 15 years. About a week ago, I gave it away to a loved one. First it was there. And then it was gone, with […]
Driving The Tiny Across the Lake . . . or Into Outer Space?
I was sitting in mediation this morning, trying to focus on the recorded reminders about “impermanence, impermanence, the universal law impermanence,” and “change, change, change.” I’m supposed to remain “aware and equanimous.” But my mind […]