Alright, it’s like this: So-and-so did you wrong. Really F’d up right? And it sucks. But time passes, and the pain and ick of it sort of wear down to a dull edge. It still sucks. But life goes on, right? Every once in awhile, however, something happens and it all comes rushing back–along with …
Category Archive: mysteries
Jul
20
Why do anything . . .
I think about creativity, and why we might be here, and how the two are related. I think about flow, of bending time, of being completely engaged and engrossed. I think about self, about selfish acts of creation or expression. I think of losing myself in acts of passion. I think about motivation. And I …
Jul
05
Trash, art, or creative gardening?
Remember when I mentioned some examples of our brand of small town quirk? If not, take a look at these posts to see just how much we value choices and ducks around here. Anyway, this yard downtown takes the cake. I really should have explored a bit more and taken a few more pictures. The …
Jun
20
Parents: Are you raising Christians or Critical Thinkers?
How’d that headline grab ya? I bet (though you may not be aware) it got “grabbier” after that one little word—the smallest one–“or”. As if you can’t to both. Like you have to choose. It’s like this: When it comes to matters of faith or spirituality (or whatever you want to call it), I think …
Jun
06
Welcome to The Belly of the Whale: Playground for the rich and successful
I’m one of those types always on the lookout for life’s most lucrative secrets. You know what I mean: Why does he always seem so confident and at ease? Why does that person seem to keep making the same mistakes? Why can’t I ever figure this out? How can I transform myself from a lowly …
Apr
23
On death (so to speak)
Just a quick post here to let y’all know I’m still alive. We’ve had hell of a time around here lately–little taste of just about everything life (and death) can toss at you. Plenty of fodder for reflection on all fronts. You know–the big stuff. And even a hint of delicious irony to top it …
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