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Three Original Thoughts

I was searching and searching this morning for an original thought, but I came up empty. I’m reminded of the saying of a blogger I came across once: “blog every day, a good idea every three or four months.” But… Continue Reading →

"il miglior condimento e l'apetito."

010930 Lake Travis, Texas Maybe that which we obtain too cheaply, we esteem too lightly. Or rather “il miglior condimento e l’apetito.” In any case, yesterday was another one for the books. Our little boat, neglected for so long, came… Continue Reading →

Red Rock State Park, Gallup, New Mexico

I woke early, and in a way, feel like I’m stealing some private time as I quietly slip out trying not to wake anyone. I have this journal in my hand, my blue jeans on because its a little chilly… Continue Reading →

the indians

Our last full day here at Grandview in beautiful St John’s. Yesterday was definitely one for the books. We got up as early as we could and lugged our gear down to the dock at the Westin hotel after picking… Continue Reading →

time is an illusion

Physicists claim to have observed subatomic particles (neutrinos), which behave as if they travel “backwards” through time. What can this possibly mean? Are we like passengers playing bridge in a train hurtling through the night past another train going in… Continue Reading →

St. John's, USVI

We got in last night about midnight. The ferry across from St Thomas was plain and simple. We observed many of the local people who sometimes sat taciturn and vacant or idly chatting like anyone on their daily commute —… Continue Reading →

friday in frisco

Sun Aug 3, 1997 One of the reasons I want to keep a journal is because I’ve already forgotten what we did the night before last. I remember now. Before Saturday came Friday. And Friday evening I remember as being… Continue Reading →

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