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Post 3176: Making a samue set
I’m off to meditation retreat in nine days, which was a bit unexpected. I waitlisted for this retreat back in July, but didn’t think a spot would open up since I need a single room and there aren’t that many available at this particular… Continue Reading “Post 3176: Making a samue set”
Post #3175: Election exhaustion
Elections don’t exactly bring out the best in me. I wish I could say otherwise, that I could approach the whole thing from the zen perspective that tells me the time is endless and all sides are reflections of one whole, but I don’t.… Continue Reading “Post #3175: Election exhaustion”
Post #3174: Landmarks of middle age
I’ve been reading Robert Macfarlane’s Landmarks over the last few weeks, dipping into it here and there. Each essay stands on its own as an example of landscape and language, followed by a glossary of place that reaches far back into the tribal and… Continue Reading “Post #3174: Landmarks of middle age”
Post #3173: Autumn food thoughts
For the last few years, Brian and I have put aside $100 a month so that for our anniversary at the end of September we can purchase a piece of artwork for our home. This year we decided that instead of artwork, we would… Continue Reading “Post #3173: Autumn food thoughts”
Post #3172: Good rep, bad rep who knows
The photo above really sums up my day. Fucking weird. And also kind of beauty-ugly the way that only a full on day can be. I flew into Vancouver in the pouring (as in torrential) rain, totally unprepared for that kind of downpour. I… Continue Reading “Post #3172: Good rep, bad rep who knows”
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