Journal Entry – 3.5.2022
It is 6:19 AM on Saturday March 5th, 2022. The morning light is in its infancy appearing behind the black outline of Sweeney Ridge and has chased the dark away revealing a gray, wet morning. Looking into the sky I can see the weather is still unsettled as a strong wind blows large clouds heavy…… Continue reading Journal Entry – 3.5.2022
Mindfulness during a Nuclear War Scare
Being in the present, while drinking a goblet of wine, listening to Pink Floyd and thinking about nuclear war. The flowers really are quite beautiful today. I’m very worried.
Sunday Morning – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
It is 6:19 AM on Sunday February 27th, 2022. I woke up at 4:00 AM and actually got out of bed this time. I’m taking my boys to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk again today and am pretty excited about it. We went two weeks ago and I learned my youngest loves the rides! Not…… Continue reading Sunday Morning – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Friday Night at Humble Sea Brewing Co
It has been a very long time since I’ve taken my laptop and written a blog post in a bar. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever done so when my family was not in Japan. I also hadn’t planned on doing so tonight but that all changed at 3:30 PM when I got a…… Continue reading Friday Night at Humble Sea Brewing Co
6:20 AM in Pacifica, California. Moon setting over the Pacific Ocean
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk instead of Super Bowl, A Criticism of the Worship of Sports and Deep Thoughts!
It is 6:40 AM on Sunday February 13th, 2022. I woke up around 4:50 and as usual spent the first 30 minutes in my phone looking at all my usual corners of the internet. I then put on my VR and meditated in the virtual perch overlooking a small glacial lake and range of Mt.…… Continue reading Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk instead of Super Bowl, A Criticism of the Worship of Sports and Deep Thoughts!
Journal Entry – 2.12.2022
It is 6:35 AM on Saturday February 12th, 2022. I’m at my standing desk in the second floor reading nook in front of the open window overlooking the street. A moderate breeze makes the eucalyptus trees sway then passes through my window. I hear a little birdsong, not the full chorus I remember early morning…… Continue reading Journal Entry – 2.12.2022