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May 7, 20232 min read

The Good Life - 05/07/2023 - Warm sea water *

Warm ocean water… The sea has suddenly warmed. And stepping in up to my ankles yesterday felt like youth found again in an old photo. I...

May 2, 20232 min read

The Good Life - 05/02/2023 - River of sky

There is an enormous river of cool air that flows constantly above where we now live. The whole sky seems always in motion, flowing from...

Jan 23, 20232 min read

The Good Life - 01/23/2023 - Can’t reach for tomorrow *

Lots on my mind as I wrap up work this week and finish our preparation for Japan. Travel seems both easier and more challenging with...

Jan 21, 20232 min read

Day 52 ocean swim

I barely beat nightfall tonight. Just a few seconds of direct, warm, sunlight before the day is gone. That’s alright. I’ll take whatever...

Dec 4, 20222 min read

The Good Life - 12/04/2022 - Hike with Parker

I have not had an adventure like yesterday’s in a long time. My nephew Parker and I filled the day with living. Hard, earnest living...

Nov 18, 20222 min read

Day eleven ocean swim

As I left our little house Yumiko called out “I think you’re too late tonight.” She’s right. It’s always too late… Or too early… Never...

Nov 17, 20222 min read

Day ten ocean swim

Cold is a good word. I probably shouldn’t go in there. But what would the old me in the convalescent home want me to do? “Go in” that...

Nov 16, 20222 min read

Day nine ocean swim

Those strong winds of morning fading by sunset, leaving a warm and gentle off-shore breeze, reminiscent of Mexico, to hold up the...

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