Category Archives: Life
The Violence of Speed
Take a moment to think about the projects, people, relationships, and strangers you hurt (on a daily basis) by moving too fast. Think of the moments and opportunities you’ve missed for the sake of getting to the next moment that you, by
The Violence of Speed
Take a moment to think about the projects, people, relationships, and strangers you hurt (on a daily basis) by moving too fast. Think of the moments and opportunities you’ve missed for the sake of getting to the next moment that you, by
Try Something
This morning, as I was searching through drafts of posts I’ve started but never finished, I happened upon this quote from FDR. It was saved on September 19, 2012, just about 6 months ago. “The country needs and, unless I mistake
Try Something
This morning, as I was searching through drafts of posts I’ve started but never finished, I happened upon this quote from FDR. It was saved on September 19, 2012, just about 6 months ago. “The country needs and, unless I mistake
Trunks
The trunk of my car will not close. Or I should say it closes, but apparently some electrical part isn’t working so my trunk is not latching correctly. Aside from the ridiculously priced parts and labor charge, this means that
Understanding.
“it probably takes him the rest of his life to understand what had happened…” This was the last line in one of my favorite blog followings today. As someone who highly values understanding, this sentiment is striking. I’m not very
Understanding.
“it probably takes him the rest of his life to understand what had happened…” This was the last line in one of my favorite blog followings today. As someone who highly values understanding, this sentiment is striking. I’m not very
Life Grows Ahead
Life grows even between the rocks. What’s dark ahead is illuminated by a quick backwards glance. Move with the wind at your back. Your future is within, yet beyond right now.
Life Grows Ahead
Life grows even between the rocks. What’s dark ahead is illuminated by a quick backwards glance. Move with the wind at your back. Your future is within, yet beyond right now.
The Issues of Identity
In Some Further Words, Wendell Berry wrestles with what it means to be human – who we are, where we come from, and how we live. He writes: I think the issues of “identity” mostly are poppycock. We are what we
The Issues of Identity
In Some Further Words, Wendell Berry wrestles with what it means to be human – who we are, where we come from, and how we live. He writes: I think the issues of “identity” mostly are poppycock. We are what we
Forget or Embed
After re-watching Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind last night (which, may I suggest, you do the same – it’s a Netflix instant stream and an emerging classic), I was reminded of the powerful appeal to forget. The name of the movie
Forget or Embed
After re-watching Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind last night (which, may I suggest, you do the same – it’s a Netflix instant stream and an emerging classic), I was reminded of the powerful appeal to forget. The name of the movie
The responsibility of words; the challenge of silence.
Do you see people who are quick to speak? There is more hope for fools than for them. -Psalm 29:20 Words are binding. They create promises, expectations, relationships, and reality. They carry the potential to hurt or heal. To delight
The responsibility of words; the challenge of silence.
Do you see people who are quick to speak? There is more hope for fools than for them. -Psalm 29:20 Words are binding. They create promises, expectations, relationships, and reality. They carry the potential to hurt or heal. To delight
The Straight Stuff First
My dad is a very thoughtful man; full of both the typical fatherly mantras and a few little nuggets of advice, wisdom, and humor all his own. When I started drinking coffee I remember he told me I should learn
The Straight Stuff First
My dad is a very thoughtful man; full of both the typical fatherly mantras and a few little nuggets of advice, wisdom, and humor all his own. When I started drinking coffee I remember he told me I should learn
Growing Up
Graduation / Evening He told us, with the years, you will come to love the world. And we sat there with our souls in our laps, and comforted them. -Dorothea Tanning Beyond what words can adequately describe or define, this poem makes me feel a
Growing Up
Graduation / Evening He told us, with the years, you will come to love the world. And we sat there with our souls in our laps, and comforted them. -Dorothea Tanning Beyond what words can adequately describe or define, this poem makes me feel a
