Roughing It
Why do people consider getting outside and into nature as “roughing it”? Here in the city and in the suburbs are chaotic. The traffic, the hassles, the deadlines and the noise are unbearable. The most enjoyable, peaceful times one can…
THE WRITTEN RECORD
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Just Like That…
…and I am done watching Oklahoma Sooners football for 2011. After a loss at home to Texas Tech at the stroke of midnight I decided to abstain. Nah, I’m not a fairweather fan, but we Sooners just expect more and…
The Process Of Elimination…
…is a true statement. My in-laws are renting a dumpster and setting it up in their driveway. They are planning on eliminating years of stuff this weekend. The rest of the family (local and even from out-of-state) are here to…
Let Me Stand Next To Your Fire
I’ve been selling/donating books and throwing out old magazines. I’m saving space and money by going digital. The Evo has a huge screen but I still have eye strain when reading from it. My birthday is coming way too soon.…
Simplicity
Still sorting out what is being sold, donated or thrown away. I think we shaved off about 20% recently and I am not done yet. I’m hoping that by simplifying my world I can gain more perspective on what matters…
Y?
The three of us enjoyed our local YMCA membership and I just cancelled it. As much as we enjoyed the idea of membership, we haven’t made time to use it. My intention is to go back to the basics of…
Yawn
Yawning is typically linked to tiredness, but a group of researchers from Princeton and the University of Arizona have found it may simply be a means to regulate brain temperature. My brain must overheat a lot. Recovered from the Internet…
About Face
Following the recent changes and hype regarding Facebook, I’ve decided to delete my account. I’ve focused a lot of my energy back into this website and Google Plus. Want to join me? Recovered from the Internet Archive.
Get Shiggy With It
So I participated in the Beach Palooza 5k and adventure race on Galveston Island this weekend. Ouch. Every time I think I am fit enough, these events remind me of how much more work I need to do. The sadists…
Minus
I am in the process of minimizing everything. A great purge is happening. The “for sale” and the “toss” piles are getting larger. Recovered from the Internet Archive.
THIS Is My Space
This website was created about the same time MySpace was coming online back in 2005 and I’ve always said this is my main outlet. Sure, I’ve been lured by social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter and now Google+, but…
15 Day Challenge: Social Media
Yes, my first challenge was to abstain from social media and RSS feed reading for 30 days but it is just not possible at this time. I am postponing this challenge and taking up a new one. Here’s why: I…
You Say You Want A Resolution
There are so many issues I need and want to work with but they may resolve themselves with the above actions. Besides, I need to be careful not to overwhelm myself and just quit. Did you make New year resolutions?…
Sicko
This whole being-sick-since-Christmas thing has got to go. I wish I could throw it away like a used tissue. It has thrown off all of my best laid plans of renewal and revival. Not to mention a longer than usual…