-
In closing…
A life well-lived is the greatest art. Become an artist. Continue reading
-
A Father’s Toast.
Daughter Allison got married last weekend. She was beautiful. The groom was handsome. The venue perfect. It was a good day to be a father. I gave a toast, preluded with a story, a father’s reminiscence, a bit of advice, and only then a raising of the glass. A few in attendance have asked for Continue reading
-
Stating the obvious
Okay, we need to talk. Don’t get that face. It’s okay, really. Need I state the obvious? I haven’t been around much lately. I’m really sorry about that. It’s just…just been crazy. You know? Anyway, it’s not about you, it’s me. I’m the one at fault here. I’ve been AWL, under the radar, off the Continue reading
-
Enter Stage Left.
“How much have you had to drink?” Continue reading
-
By the Wilson Stream.
There is a brief period…where the warmth of sleep clings to a body…. 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.
Categories
- Adventure
- Books
- Creativity
- Curiosity
- Death
- Dogs
- Family
- Happiness
- Life
- Literature
- Memoir
- Nature
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Reading
- Technology
- The Examined Life
- The infinity of ideas
- Thinkers
- Travel
- Uncategorized
- Wisdom
- Writers
- Writing
Doug’s writings elsewhere:
...the house I live in... 