“So, let us not be blind to our differences - but let us also direct attention to our common interests and to the means by which those differences can be resolved.” -John F. Kennedy- Spring has finally come full swing; actually it may have over-corrected. The day was high 80's and felt like a typical midsummer day. Got the bike tuned up and greased and off I went on an adventure! Saw beavers playi... » Continue Reading
Freedom “No price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.” -Friedrich Nietzsche- Hard work aimed in your own direction can result in freedom unless those efforts are directly opposed by others. Take a good look at your own life situation from time to time and really take stock of what choices you're able to make for yourself. Are you allowed to provide for yourself in the way you ... » Continue Reading
Sustainability “Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future ones.” -Seneca- Sustainability can seem like an odd concept, but when boiled down to it's most simple meaning I think this quote nails it. If one lives their life and takes their luxury in moderation and consideration of the future it can continue on. Sometimes it can be as simple as learning how a plant grows so you kno... » Continue Reading
Garden Progress ““Some things have to be believed to be seen.”” -Ralph Hodgson- Sometimes foresight and planning come from believing in a perceived opportunity. I set my mind to this little spot on the sandy hill and saw exactly what I wanted and have set out to accomplish just that. The garden will have a stone walk through the center and an arch entrance; up which pole beans, cucumbers, and snap... » Continue Reading
Question Your Suroundings “In all affairs it's a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted.” -Bertrand Russell- LINKS: Extended Blundering Spotify Playlist Tidal Playlist Amazon Music Playlist » Continue Reading
Are You Happy? “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” -Aristotle- This statement really resonated for me today. It has been a large part of my mental reframing over the course of the last year and seeing it today was a wonderful reminder. Yesterday I excitedly volunteered my time getting hay for the farm. I've grown to get a sense of fulfillment from doing things purely because I want to. I used to b... » Continue Reading
Today “Today is the day in which to express your noblest qualities of mind and heart, to do at least one worthy thing which you have long postponed.” -Grenville Kleiser- It is so easy to get caught up and swept away into the muddled mess that is future planning, daily obligation, and "the grind". Often we put off our more treasured and coveted potential as being fruitless in the now and better sav... » Continue Reading
Lets See “Trial and error is all well and good given the patience of others and the acceptance of encountering a number of mistakes along the way.” -Yours truly- Extended Blundering Spotify Playlist Tidal Playlist Amazon Music Playlist » Continue Reading
Grateful! “It's about what YOU are going to do with the short time you have left on this earth.” -Hugh Macleod- I am so incredibly grateful for everyone here for the support and encouragement. Thanks to all of you the chill and cerebral music project has grown exponentially this year! Between sharing my photographs, sharing my morning inspiration moments, and sharing the chill tunes playlists I'd ... » Continue Reading