Planes, trains, automobiles. On hoof or on foot, by land or by sea. We move through the world encased in steel, protected by cushions, contorted into climate-controlled bubbles. Even when we walk, we often create our own soundscape and shut out others with the magic insulating properties of earbuds. All of these modes of transportation get […]
Who I Need to Be
One of the side effects of a mindfulness practice is a greater awareness of the inner dialogue that runs through your mind day in and day out. I’ve talked about it before, but as the months go by, I find myself noticing patterns of thinking that influence the way I perceive the world and how […]
Snow Day
Today, Portland woke up to a thick coating of ice covering every surface. This is maybe the third or fourth ice storm we’ve had this winter. They’ve impacted school schedules and air traffic and commerce, but, as someone who works from home, they haven’t really impacted me. Until today. For the first time in years, I’m […]
Resolution
It’s January 1. For many people, that means setting New Year’s resolutions. Lose weight, make your bed, stop swearing, learn to play the guitar, be nicer to your brother in law or any other of a host of actions small or large all designed to make us better. Because, obviously, we need fixing. It’s […]
The Forest and the Trees
Everyone is “busy” these days. At least that’s what we tell others, and say to ourselves. So, so much to do with work and kids and self-improvement and keeping up with the news and keeping up with the Joneses. And that’s without adding the holidays on top the already teetering stack of “things to do.” […]
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