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
Tag: Life
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…
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.
Why Not Spend Time On Your Body Instead Of Your Computer?
Motivational poster from a Brazilian gym Recovered from the Internet Archive.
God of Wonders
The older you get, the more it takes to fill your heart with wonder, and only God is big enough to fill it. — G.K. Chesterton Recovered from the Internet Archive.
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?…