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Ritual and Routine
Nothing is sacred. In the book Several short sentences about writing, author Verlyn Klinkenborg tells aspiring writers to let go of the need for prerequisites; the need for things to be a certain way in order to write. “Solitude, The early light of Morning, A cup of coffee in just the right cup” are a…
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Ballin’
The unabridged story of how I earned my High School letterman’s jacket. I’m not inclined towards sports. Not as spectator, nor as participant. I do admire skill, camaraderie, and even teamwork. As an adult, I’ve decided that sports are simply not my thing. I did once give it a try, though. I can recall three…
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The Final Heist
I’ve been “retired” for a few years now. The end to my tenure in corporate IT came abruptly. 20 years I’d toiled in that field. It began joyously, as new things do. I learned quickly, and demonstrated aptitude. I’d switch employers a few times. First, due to the company failing. Again, to seize an opportunity.…
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The pitfalls of specificity
Congratulations to me. I’ve made it through my first year of blogging. Setting out, I had no expectation on frequency. I had hoped to have posted more than I did. It would be folly to ruminate on failing to meet a self-imposed, yet unestablished expectation. Especially about something that matters not. Nevertheless, as an aspiring…
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Midlife crisis: Achievement unlocked?
Note: This is not a researched based psychological paper. It should not be considered advice (I don’t offer advice – ever). I acknowledge there are other factors not discussed here which may contribute to what is known as the midlife crisis. The text to follow is a semi-satirical view of how I view it with…
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Luxury
Check out my luxury car! I see your raised eyebrows, it’s alright. Without context, I would surely react the same. This essay is not about flaunting my dope ride. It’s about defining what luxury means to me, without the influence of Madison Ave. So how did I come to consider a 19 year old base…
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Giving up the smartphone part 2: thrusting your beliefs at others.
Six months ago, my second blog post in this series highlighted my experience giving up, then bringing back, the smart phone. It was a valuable learning experience which led me to better use the device, while increasing my appreciation for the features which are truly valuable to me. In order of importance to me (greatest…
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Free Bicycle story eBook offer
I wrote a little bookette, as I alluded to on my June 13 post “I am an Author.” At the time, I didn’t say anything about the work itself, as I didn’t yet know what my plans were for it. Initially intended to be a pitch, I’m now offering it up for public consumption. It’s…
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Tracking the rides
I’m tracking my bicycle rides again, after a hiatus of a few years. When I got back into bicycling several years back, I was keen on tracking all my rides. I commuted, rode during my lunch break, and of course rode recreationally on evenings and weekends. I began using Strava; I was familiar with the…
What life has taught me
A journal of personal growth
What life has taught me 