
Birthdays are a good reminder
Birthdays are a good reminder that every day on this Earth is a blessing. – John Parris
Birthdays are a good reminder that every day on this Earth is a blessing. – John Parris
I prefer the company of peasants because they have not been educated sufficiently to reason incorrectly. – Michel de Montaigne
When I have plumbing problems at home, I do what most sane people do. I call a plumber. And you know what, he does a really good job. Why? Because that’s his specialty. He has years of experience. He’s an expert. I don’t call a welder, and I suspect you don’t either. So, why is … Continue reading
Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain. – Jack Kerouac

We all like to get our way. That’s pretty obvious, right? Who doesn’t want to get their way pretty much all the time? Here’s the thing, every time we insist on getting our way, we create friction. Sometimes this friction is necessary, and the battle is worth fighting. But sometimes it’s just not worth it. … Continue reading
After going barefoot and wearing only shorts for over a week, it’s pure misery going back to socks, shoes, and pants.
Mountains should be climbed with as little effort as possible and without desire. Then, when you’re no longer thinking ahead, each footstep isn’t just a means to an end but a unique event in itself. To live only for some future goal is shallow. It’s the sides of the mountains which sustain life, not the … Continue reading

