I’m only to page 40 of Walden, by Thoreau, and already the following wisdom portions have been served up. Even without the context that surrounds these words written 150 years ago, they strike to the point of matters that are relevant still.
on the struggle for meaning in life
“The mass of men lead lives of [...]
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walden – page 40
where is the electric car?
Interesting link below regarding electric car technology. The common arguments against widespread use of electronic cars are not founded in the facts. The technology exists that would make this kind of transportation feasible and affordable. Unfortunately, big money and politics prevent it from happening.
Did you know that Americans drive an average of 29 [...]
fall creek falls weekend
Krista took me on a weekend trip to Fall Creek Falls for my birthday. For me, that is like going to Disney World. Here are a few pictures, which I will soon have posted on my pictures page (Mouse over each picture for a brief description).
Some thoughts while sitting out on the balcony [...]
why i run – part iii
Were there, below, a spot of holy ground
Where from distress a refuge might be found,
And solitude prepare the soul for heaven;
Sure, nature’s God that spot to man had given
Where falls the purple morning far and wide
In flakes of light upon the mountain side;
Where with loud voice the power of water shakes
The leafy wood, or sleeps [...]
why i run – part ii
“It hurts up to a point and then it doesn’t get any worse.” – Ann Trason
Some people dread their birthdays, but every year it happens no matter how fervently we deny the thoughts of our mortality. That fateful day comes when a person suddenly has a “4” in the first digit of [...]
watch hockey
Forgive this relatively shallow posting about the greatest sport on earth, but tonight is Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. If you aren’t watching this stuff, then you haven’t given it enough of a chance. You have to love any competition where you must have two 20 minute breaks because of the [...]
Jason Barmer
