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Demands of the Gull
I was accosted while walking home from Flat Bread Pizza last night. The culprit was a three-pound herring gull intent on seeing what was in the left-over box. Slyly, I tore off a piece of crust and knelt down. I extended my arm, crust offered. The bird approached. I studied the beast as it cautiously Continue reading
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The Ultimate Destination
…cultivation is the journey, no matter the quality of the soil. Just do the work. Continue reading
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Loaded and Cocked.
I’ve pursued the wrong question… Continue reading
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Da Capo
“…the pressure, oh the pressure…” Continue reading
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Snow Under Boot
Maybe a walk in the woods should remain largely and exactly that: a walk in the woods. Continue reading
About doug
You might say that I’m philosopher in the classical sense, that is, “One who loves knowledge.” That sounds awfully pretentious, but I don’t know how else to put it. I’ve spent my life chasing questions, diving into wisdom traditions ancient and modern, including the philosophical schools of Existentialism, Pragmatism, and the ancient Greeks, as well as several of the Eastern traditions, principally Zen Buddhism and Taoism. Admittedly, I’m no expert on anything, just a curious pilgrim.
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