Originally posted on 06-03-07: I was at the farmer's market with my backpack yesterday, stocking up for the week, when I had an interesting conversation with the blueberry vendor. I had been buying them at another booth that … [Read more...]
The Same but Different: Continuity and Change
Originally posted on 05-17-07: Yesterday I briefly mentioned the importance of daily routines, and here it is another day. When I woke up this morning, I found myself in the same bed I went to sleep in, still of masculine … [Read more...]
Love, Love, Love: The Need and Evolution
Originally posted on 05-16-07: At some point I'll talk about the importance of daily routines, but for now I'll just note that I read something every morning to remind me of the nature of reality as I understand it. These … [Read more...]
Who’s in charge? Facing Reality
Originally posted on 05-15-07: A few days ago I talked about Clark Strand's article in the Fall, 2006, issue of Tricycle. He's writing about his take on a variety of Buddhism called "Pure Land," whose adherents recognize … [Read more...]
Living Longer Without Fearing Death
Originally posted on 05-14-07: I discovered this video on the NYT today. There's a link beside the video to an article that goes into more detail. One of the subjects mentioned is the effect of caloric restriction on … [Read more...]
The Beauty of Things as They Are; Reality vs. Fantasy
Originally posted on 05-12-07: I'm just getting around to the Fall, 2006 issue of Tricycle, and I find two articles with apparently similar but actually opposing views. One is called "Letting Go," by Judy Lief—a worthwhile … [Read more...]