wow, this night is cold, I thought, as I tried to pull the thin, vibrant green sleeping bag over my nose. I was hoping to warm the air some before it took hold in my lungs. The rumbling of horses hooves, and the sheep in the distant, gave this night a farm quality. But the trickling of the river, and the vibrant stars, reminded everyone involved that this was a bit more … [Read more...] about In Retrospect: 6 blogs, in 10 days. …. #2
In Retrospect: 6 blogs, in 10 days. …. #1
Our backs were turned for 15 minutes, as our guide explained the history unfolding behind us. Little did we know that the clouds that were masking the great Peak of Huanapicchu were bashfully disappearing from the horizon. This would be expected at 6am with the changing climate and the morning sun. This was the culmination of a four day journey, beginning in the Lares … [Read more...] about In Retrospect: 6 blogs, in 10 days. …. #1
Comforts Cure
So I was reading a blog by one of my favorite philosophers and bloggers Tim ferris, during my lunch break at work. He had a guest writer who when discussing a stoic philosopher (Seneca) had this to say: "Comfort is the worst kind of slavery because you’re always afraid that something or someone will take it away."What a beautiful statement.. when I read this I realized this … [Read more...] about Comforts Cure
Objectivism and the end of civilization
I was lucky enough to come across a podcast in this American life, regarding an old theory but I guess a surging philosophy regarding what Ayn Rand coined as Objectivism. Prior to last week this is a philosophy I had never heard of. I do believe I had heard of Ms. Rand but I am not sure exactly in what context. The philosophy is as summed up concisely on her web site and is … [Read more...] about Objectivism and the end of civilization
The game of life
Everyday, I wake up and think to myself, it is OK, you are wasting your time worrying, life is one day at a time, you are so lucky to have your health, and your family, and etc. etc. etc.... But as I watch the news and listen to people around me I can not help but think, and lament on this home in which I write this blog. In many way's it has become a noose around my neck, I … [Read more...] about The game of life