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The False Cross (Part I)
“They fancy themselves full-throated adventurers…” Continue reading
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Next?
“How can one resist the pull of such a place? Perhaps one cannot.” Continue reading
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Maine, three years on.
I have made progress pursuing a dream or two… Continue reading
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The Gentlemen of Baltimore: Charles
“There is safety in numbers…” Continue reading
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Tales from the road.
“Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life.” ~ Jack Kerouac, On the Road (1958) Perhaps the best vacation I’ve had was when I came down with Lyme disease. (Before continuing, I should mention that vacation, trip, adventure, and travel(s) are Continue reading
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Blog as metaphor.
One might avoid the herd, yet still appreciate the assurance of company. 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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