(Texas sky through the trees) I hope that you are the sort of person who paves their own way. I hope you are the sort of person who pioneers new ideas. I hope you are the sort of person who is not afraid to make your own map and go your own way. But whether…
Tag: life direction
Time: The Only True Possession
On Monday, I got a new tattoo. I went to my favorite studio in Brooklyn, New York (Gristle) and saw my favorite artist (Anka). I got a clock face with no hands. It represents something deeply meaningful to me: the idea that time is our most valuable resource, the thing that we should maximize on…
Simplicity In March
(Weekend rainy-slushy-muddy hiking) In February, I shared some thoughts on pursuing simplicity. Pursuing simplicity has many different applications and meanings. In February I looked at simplicity in my daily habits. March holds some unpleasant anniversaries for me, but this year I intend to use this month to continue my pursuit of simplicity. You may recall…
New, New, New
(Blank canvas) New Year. New Week. New Day. Everything about this morning is new. And speaking of new… Raise your hand if you made New Year’s Resolutions. I didn’t. It’s very hard to make New Year’s Resolutions work, and I hate the thought that I begin a year with intentions that don’t carry me through…
Believing
(A Tennessean sunset) Tomorrow S and I leave for Washington, D.C. We will be there for a few days, come home for 48 hours and then drive to Texas, where we will stay until after Christmas. S finished his last final on Saturday. He officially begins his last semester in university in January. Last week…