On activities that remain novel.

No matter how often I do them, there are some activities in my life, which have never lost their appeal … More

On slowing down time.

So I’ve been doing it all wrong. For the past few years I have embarked on a slow, routine lifestyle … More

On people thinking about you.

People often will tell you that others are not thinking about you. But aren’t they? I think about others all … More

On anticipation.

The anticipation. The waiting: elongated to the degree you initiated the thought. The event; the reality. What’s the best part? … More

On Reading.

If I could pick one thing to do for the rest of my life, it would be books. Everything to … More

On becoming 40.

I have never declared 40 is old. Or most other ages. All the while, many people profess they are “old” … More

On my favorite paradox.

My favorite paradox to contemplate is: Everything matters and nothing matters. I waver significantly on this for small matters and … More

On acceptance and distress tolerance.

At this point in my life, acceptance has fully surfaced in the background of everything I do or choose to … More

On Optimism as Survival.

I have a feeling my optimism about life can be aggravating to others. I imagine it has the ability to … More

Alcohol Escape Adventure

We all drink with good intentions: relief, connection, adventure, joy, escape. We do it because the hundrum of stability a … More