Category Archives: Ramblings

When my brain just has to get information on to paper (or a hard drive). Usually topics only related to minimalism, not directly about the journey to simplicity.

The Green Issue

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

Confession time: I’m not as green as I could be.   I have always been environmentally-minded. As a child and young adult I followed issues involving pollution rather closely. As I matured I came to embrace the importance of recycling … Continue reading →

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The Rat Race

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

We interrupt this blog to bring you coverage of the biggest event of your life. The event you were thrust into at a tender young age and have not come close to finishing yet. The Rat Race. Lap 1: Fresh … Continue reading →

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Some Gifts Change Everything

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

Recently a post from a friend of mine popped up on Facebook. The title grabbed my attention immediately and gave me a glimmer of warmth. It read “Some gifts can change everything”. The warmth went cold as soon as I … Continue reading →

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Inspiration for an Autumn Night

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

Today was a day of introspection. My chosen profession, being one of service, was busy in a pre-Thanksgiving rush. Clients clamored for attention, employees yearned for recognition, and everyone believed they should be getting a little more of either. But … Continue reading →

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Rebooting

Posted on October 6, 2012 by

Recently I was pounding away on my keyboard, grinding out a piece of work that was neither vital or exciting. In the middle of it all things came to a screeching halt. The keys no longer responded, the mouse was … Continue reading →

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A Little Homework

Posted on September 15, 2012 by

O.K. class, It’s time for a little after-school practice. I was at a local quasi-fast Mexican food joint the other day for lunch. It was a small celebration for my personal triumph of not eating anything from a restaurant or … Continue reading →

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Long Live the Blogger

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

It has been an interesting year. Let me rephrase that. Almost a year. Around ten months actually. I started sculpting this thing last November as a way to get back in touch with something I loved doing as a young … Continue reading →

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Who turned up the heat?

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

Perhaps you have heard the question (or parable, or fable, or old-wives tale, I always get confused on these) of putting a frog in hot water. The tale states that if you drop a frog in almost boiling water it … Continue reading →

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Hurry Up!

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

I have had the unfortunate “opportunity” to witness several car crashes in the past few weeks. Aside from lack of paying attention, one factor seemed predominate in each incident. Everyone seemed to be in an unbridled hurry. This of course, … Continue reading →

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Freedom

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

Freedom, as they say, isnt free. We live in a great country with many freedoms. Freedom in all its glory gives us a confidence in our society that can not be measured. Our Constitution gives us freedoms and rights that … Continue reading →

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