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Freedom
I’ve long suspected that freedom is a construct which simply does not work in societies. At least not on scale: As soon as a freedom is granted to me, it invariably impinges a freedom of someone else. There may be an exception I haven’t considered, but by and large, I believe this to be true.…
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I am an author
I’m not a fan of the “fake it ’till you make it” mentality. It seems a tad disingenuous. I believe there’s also a danger in pretending to be something you are not. Unfortunately for me, that mantra’s adherents have a distinct advantage when it comes to making changes. For context, I gave up a career…
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Discovering minimalism at the Mall of America
I write this on the day I’ve earmarked to pack for my latest trip. For nearly eight years, I’ve committed to bringing, regardless of trip length, only what I can carry on my back. And by that, I mean a backpack that conforms to airline personal item criteria. I also sometimes bring a folding bicycle,…
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On selling regrets
I’ve been selling off some bikes. Sadly, I’ve finally come to admit that I’ve mistakenly sold one I should have kept. Or perhaps not. The bike in question happens to be a 1955 Schwinn Corvette 3 speed. Mine was slightly customized to suit my riding, and aesthetic tastes. I sold this bike well over a…
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What giving up my smartphone has taught me
Spoiler alert: I brought it back Just because you can find use for a feature, doesn’t mean you should. The venerable Swiss Army knife comes in many configurations. Victorinox alone offers 400 models. It’s obviously not a one size fits all proposition. The same is true of smart phones, and the fact that they aren’t…
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I sold a bicycle today. About a year ago, I decided I wasn’t enjoying my hoard of bicycles. I probably realized that well before this point, but it was a year or so ago when I decided to take it down to a single bicycle. and (if I feel so inclined) add back only the…
What life has taught me 