back to the creek
it's been many months, maybe even over a year since the last time I ran grasslands. Late November, 8am, perfect weather for running.
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iPhone photo workflow
this sketch workflow is imperfect by design. It has to be practical, not perfect.
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malibu lagoon in the morning
my wife wanted to see the sunrise today Sunday. We live in California with plenty of ocean sunsets, but sunrises are a different story.
home buying principle #2
my son is 26 months old, my daughter is 10 months. No imminent home buying for us.
home buying principle #1
look at the map of the area, urban map, topographical map. The house’s real backyard is comprised of several elements in a 10-mile radius. These have to be accessible: little to no traffic, available parking spaces, no crowds.
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behave philosophically
when they debate some topic, they do not attempt to follow the reasoning of that which they are debating, but simply try to have the audience concur with what they are presenting.
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parenting principle #1
raising a child is perhaps the most complex journey of all, but success is likely governed by few principles. And this is one of them.
cheerfulness under ill-health or other misfortunes
"Maximus was my model for self-control, fixity of purpose, and cheerfulness under ill-health or other misfortunes. "
the yin and yang of gerry lopez
surfing is style, and the epitome of style is Gerry Lopez dropping on a massive wave at Pipeline while impassively scratching his nose.
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prayer (kavafis)
the sea engulfed a sailor in its depths. Unaware, his mother goes and lights a tall candle before the ikon of our Lady
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a quote from Hitch
this quote from Christopher Hitchens resurfaced today (thanks to readwise). What an elegant way to sum up one's moral compass.
switched from wordpress to ghost
i've been looking for speed and a clean-looking theme. Have not had luck with Wordpress (I think mostly for not knowing where to look).
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