What I Think
Random epiphanies
a : (1) a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something
(2) an intuitive grasp of reality through something (such as an event) usually simple and striking
(3) an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure
b : a revealing scene or moment
Surgery, Furnace, Plumbing, Furnace, Plumbing
It’s not everyday we get -30F temps, but when we do, we really do.
Soup’s On
Three soups. Non-recipe how-tos for the cooks who just throw things in, and those who want to be.
Tiny Trailer
My big spring project is going to be a tiny camping trailer once it’s warm enough to work in the garage. I’ve wanted one for a long time.
Activism and Kids
My response, on social media, to a friend’s post about her son’s passion, and his despair, for animals and the world.
A Better Person in Three Not-so-easy Questions
How do you make sure you are being the best person you can be? I ask myself three questions every day.
Foggy Morning Breakdown
It is just the right temperature for a walk. just the sort of the temperature that you wish every morning started at.
Why Stone?
I have a secret love affair with trilobites; they make me very happy.
Call me optimist
It all comes down to this: the simplest way to be happy is to do good.
All Children Are Artists
We’re all creative. It’s part of our humanity, but it gets beaten out of us pretty damn early.