Feb
14
The Challenge of Solitude
I reflect on solitude, silence, writing, aloneness, and a Harper's article that stayed open on my desk for years.
3 min read
life
Feb
03
David Jewell
I remember David Jewell, our Whitehorse friendship, his personality, and the shock of discovering he had died.
3 min read
Jan
31
Frictionless Life in 2020
I start 2020 thinking about Atomic Habits, frictionless living, feeling lost, and building better small decisions.
4 min read
Dec
25
A Christmas Morning of Gratitude
I spend Christmas Eve alone and reflect on gratitude for people, pain, difficult situations, and what could have been worse.
4 min read
Dec
24
micro-12-24-2019
A quiet Christmas Eve with my daughter at her mom's. Sipping my bourbon, listening to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sing Christmas music. Happy holidays everyone.
Nov
11
40 - Amor Fati
On my 40th birthday, I write about amor fati, stress, work, property management, and walking into the fire.
4 min read
Oct
10
Transitions
I walk through Kelowna, sit in Kasugai Gardens, and think about transition, uncertainty, work, and stoicism.
1 min read
Aug
24
Letter to Kylie
I write to Kylie about falling from a hammock, hiking at sunset, confidence, and keeping a wider perspective.
1 min read
Jul
23
micro-07-23-2019
Stormy skies + very empty and quiet office = 😴
Jul
13
Telling the Truth is Hard
I write about how hard it is to tell the truth to myself and others, especially around work and mistakes.
2 min read
Jul
12
micro-07-12-2019
Every time I'm feeling bad about how disorganized my home is, I go do a walk-thru inspection of one of the properties I manage and come out feeling much better about my own...
Jun
22
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I mark another hard day as just one of those days.
Mar
13
micro-03-13-2019
One of my coworkers saw a glimpse of my tattoo on my upper back today. The rest of the afternoon was spent with the office questioning why I got it, how I afforded it, etc....
Jan
29
The Great Eastern Sun
I use Chogyam Trungpa's Great Eastern Sun to think about appreciation, pride, self-care, and living by better rules.
4 min read
Jan
01
Rules for 2019 - Quick Thoughts
I rethink yearly goals through Jordan Peterson, Stoicism, Ryan Holiday, themes, stress, and rules for living in 2019.
3 min read