Category: minimalism
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Detox update
It’s April 2nd, so an update on my digital detox is due. Firstly, the burner didn’t work out. I found that I text with family enough that the T9 keyboard drove me nuts. I also use MMS messages for backup dispatching at work, and the flip phone simply didn’t handle this well. Then there was […]
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The airport
So there I was with no functional cell phone and Mrs. Mack505 due at the airport in an hour. I was ANGRY, and a bit afraid. I was about to fail at a simple promise to my wife. Simplicity had suddenly turned ridiculously complex. A brief pause is worthy here. In the days before Uber […]
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Upping the ante
I awoke yesterday morning with a brainstorm. Somewhere in a drawer I had a very lightly used circa-2012 LG phone. It’s a cute little handset, approximately 2.5″ by 1″ with a sliding keyboard and no smart features. We bought it for Beth at a very young age to have on vacation in case we became […]
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The Twitch
I have a small confession to make. I’ve been lazy in my writing. Yesterday’s digital detox has actually been ongoing for at least a week. Here are a few observations. I’ve found that I don’t miss Facebook at all. There was much more drama there than I had realized. If something important happens with my […]
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Detoxing
It was probably inevitable. I’ve been struggling with ‘things’ and minimalism for a while. I’ve largely concluded that I could survive with many fewer possessions but will never fit in a Tiny House. That’s OK. I’ve railed against the media machine before. (Parts of that post are outdated, but the sentiment remains.) I’ve lamented drivers’ use […]
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Chapel
In the middle of Story Land stands a small wayside chapel. Modern renovations to the park have largely bypassed it, and I suspect many casual visitors never realize it exists. Although I do not consider myself religious, I fondly remember the chapel from my childhood. It was always a quiet serene place in the midst […]
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Z
Flame points Eyes of blue That one crooked ear Character. A long life unknown Desperation A new beginning Shoulders. Too soon Too soon Too soon Rest easy sweet boy. You had a loving home at the end.
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KISS principle
It’s winter, and the house is dry. It’s becoming impossible to pet the cats without shocking them. They are not impressed. I have a machine to deal with this problem. It uses fans, electricity, and noise to add moisture back into the air. It requires constant attention and daily refills. I also have a machine […]
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Another walk in the woods. . .
I’m catching up with my film backlog. From earlier this year, a stroll around Pawtuckaway with Beth & Cricket.
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Spinning wheels
Restless & frustrated tonight. I spent the day at the farm trying to make the plow truck serviceable without success. Just as I arrived home, something broke in the rear suspension of the Volvo. It’s still drivable but sounds awful. I’ve spent the evening trying to get the den/camera room under control. I’ve ended up […]
Notes from Mosquito Hill 