Elite Debauchery and Fairness
There is a sense of fairness at the core of our tolerance of wealth. Break our sense that fairness is part of the inequality and outrage results. Continue Reading →
Category: Humanity
About our journey as humans. Encompasses sociology, psychology, philosophy, mythology, religion, business, economics, and anything else about how we live.
Diversity and Strength
I was moved. Poetry is compressed language. It expresses more in fewer words. I have toyed with it, but there is much to learn. I do think, however, that there can be poetry in the living of a life. A life of courage and great deeds rooted in diversity of culture, perspective, and experience. Continue Reading →
A Path to Tranquility: Stoicism and Buddhism
As I begin again to write more, I wanted to share with my friends some of what I’ve been reading recently about stoic philosophy. I have found this a fascinating subject. I have had the book with which I started my learning sitting upon my shelf for years. So join me as I learn more about living in tranquility and joy. Continue Reading →
Time Travel and History
Time travel. We think of it as a way to experience the past, but do we even truly experience the present? And when we read or write about the past, is it really itself, or still a filtered view of our present? Continue Reading →
Culture Shift: Retirement and Spain
It has been almost a year now that we have been living in Spain, and more than a year since we retired from our careers. Retirement has brought new perspectives on our work. The emphasis on that work in our lives is thrown into sharp relief by the move away from it, but also by our new life and new friends in Spain. Continue Reading →
Retiring Early — What is Retirement?
The first step on our journey to this third third of our lives was to consider the prospect of retirement. This took some reflection as we are both lifetime workers. There is a strong connection with work, both for me personally and for the culture in which I live. On the one hand, there is a question about retiring early. On the other hand there is a question about what it means to retire. Continue Reading →
Estoy Jubilado
Life can be challenging at times. I walk a path that was usually not anticipated. This path has led to retirement. Patrick and I will explore history in our third third of this life. Continue Reading →
Ephemera and Attachment
Reflecting on the technologies I use to read, reflect, and write, I confront some of my attachments seen as I cling to the ephemera of my life. Continue Reading →
That Native American Moment… in Tibet — 2007
After a 40 hour train ride rising to more than 11,000 feet, we arrive in Lhasa to see the temples of the Tibetan people, learn of their history, and appreciate the struggle they have with nature and other human groups. Continue Reading →
Pandemic Isolation Chafes at Happiness
For me, one of the most challenging aspects of the pandemic has really begun to chafe as we move into the new year. Continue Reading →