It is 5:51 AM and I’m up later than usual. Yesterday I had two karate sessions making four for the past two days and I’m battered and bruised. Surprisingly, it isn’t as bad as I had thought. When I first began I was afraid of getting punched, kicked and fighting in class. That fear has…… Continue reading Journal Entry – Karate and Wrestling
Journal Entry 2.4.2017
It is 3:37 AM. My son and I did the fighting class in addition to regular karate class yesterday. The different between us is that when he exercises a lot he will sleep soundly and deeply until morning; I however will not and wake up after only five or so hours of sleep and so…… Continue reading Journal Entry 2.4.2017
Journal Entry – 2.2.2017
The world is different now due to President Trump. I miss the certainty and comfort of the way things were previously. Now I wake up and am anxious to see what the news will say. At the moment the US is upsetting its allies and as for the enemies, I’m sure we’ll soon be at…… Continue reading Journal Entry – 2.2.2017
Lapham’s Quarterly – Book of Nature Quotes
I finally finished Lapham's Quarterly's Book of Nature yesterday. Work wasn't too busy, the family was away and I got some serious reading done. Here are my favorites from this edition: "Here is our long-forgotten family home.And, having heard now and then the voice of ancestors calling,Like a grey little forest bird, from far-away centuries,I… Continue reading Lapham’s Quarterly – Book of Nature Quotes
Heraclitus quotes
My favorite quotes from Heraclitus: πολυμαθίη νόον οὐ διδάσκειMuch learning does not teach understanding ποταμοῖσι τοῖσιν αὐτοῖσιν ἐμϐαίνουσιν, ἕτερα καὶ ἕτερα ὕδατα ἐπιρρεῖ.Ever-newer waters flow on those who step into the same rivers. χρὴ γὰρ εὖ μάλα πολλῶν ἴστορας φιλοσόφους ἄνδρας εἶναιMen that love wisdom must be acquainted with very many things indeed. τὰ ὄντα…… Continue reading Heraclitus quotes
UFO
For the past week I’ve been using the new iPad to watch YouTube. I’ve never watched much YouTube as I consider it a waste of time but I became so sick of the news I thought I’d explore some other things on the internet. One item I decided to check out was the recently created…… Continue reading UFO
Journal Entry – 1.25.2017
It is 5:31 AM and very dark outside. I’ve put the dishes away, made tea, meditated and now have just under an hour to write a post. My body is sore from the gym and karate. In the past I’ve always given short shrift to leg day but have started to pay more attention since…… Continue reading Journal Entry – 1.25.2017
Everything that has a beginning has an end
Everything that has a beginning has an end.