#PrincipleOfNature

May 10, 20233 min read

The Good Life - 05/10/2023 - Awake at peace

I was awake again last night. But it was different. Instead of worrying over work, or fretting I wasn’t getting enough sleep, I simply...

May 5, 20232 min read

The Good Life - 05/05/2023 - Clocking out

A long day of work yesterday, which really clobbered my well being. It was only a few extra hours, but that did the trick. Long gone are...

May 1, 20232 min read

The Good Life - 05/01/2023 - Sleep apnea *

I’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea, and must begin wearing a nasal mask at night while I sleep. I don’t mind growing old, and death...

Apr 30, 20232 min read

The Good Life - 04/30/2023 - Stingray

I approached the screaming man and asked him simply, “stingray?” He nodded. My car was nearby and I offered to drive him home with his...

Jan 5, 20232 min read

The Good Life - 01/05/2023 - Another deep breath *

Last night, lying in bed, I listened to the sound of the waves collapsing upon the beach. I could hear the peel of big peaks drawing ...

Nov 23, 20222 min read

The Good Life - 11/23/2022 - Meat puppet *

It’s a slow week at work, though I’m working hard not to lessen my resolve and effort to make good use of both my work time and my free ...

Nov 18, 20222 min read

The Good Life - 11/18/2022 - A touch of old

I awoke feeling old today. That persistent pain in my knee. My flabby form. My failing physical constitution. And especially those...

Nov 15, 20222 min read

Day eight ocean swim

I thought today would be a solid day of work, but then my daughter became sick and I took the day off to help her see a doctor and bring...

Nov 14, 20222 min read

Sand

Lately, there’s sand in our house. Lots of sand. Everywhere. On the floor. In bed. Spilling out of my hair. Deep inside my ears. This ...

Going Alone