I've been a bit sad watching sunsets recently and I've realized it's because we have too darned much in common. We're both past our hey day, getting ready for the cold and dark to take over. A bit morbid, I'll grant you. However the key is whether you see the world as linear or circular.... Continue Reading →
Watch Where You Put Your Feet
Been marveling at young people the last few days. There was a Christmas display, rotating lights of white snowflakes spinning around on the pavement. One small boy was jumping from one snowflake to another as they spun by. The next day in another place, a small boy was playing on the irregular stone pavement, trying... Continue Reading →
The Gestabáttr
"The name, Hávamál can be translated as 'Words of Hávi'. Hávi is a version of Hár, meaning the "High one, another name for Odin" The common understanding is that the Hávamál are words directly from Odin, sharing his wisdom, learnings and insights. The Gestabáttr is like a handbook for travelers and those who are visiting others."... Continue Reading →
To and From
You know you're living in weird times when you look back at Cold War spy films and think "Ah, in the past things were simpler." I wanted to watch a spy film this weekend. Couldn't tell you why, exactly. Maybe because in most of them, there were these obvious threats (nuclear bombs and all that).... Continue Reading →
Moove your cow, and your mind will follow. 