Darwin's Pen
A random wooden pen on my desk, imprinted with the phrase "I Think," leads me to consider its provenance and its message.
21 Feb 20246min
Meditation on My Hand
A writing prompt to contemplate my hand sends me deep into curiosity about opposable thumbs, wrinkles, age spots, and the broken life line on my hand.
21 Feb 20246min
Confronting the Stigma of the Red Wheelbarrow
After 50 years, I finally have found my own meaning for William Carlos Williams' famous 16 word poem about chickens and a red wheelbarrow.
21 Feb 20247min
Nature of the Mundane: The Ostrich
Can I make the case that the ostrich is the epitome of elegance. I accept the challenge.
5 Des 20237min
The Power of Details: National Novel Writing Month
Fell far short of the goal of 50,000 new words a day, but found inspriation in the addition of small compelling details.
5 Des 20237min
You Tube Skills Week - Juggling
An attempt to learn how to juggle based on a YouTube tutorial.
20 Okt 20236min
Gladwell in Action: Outliers – The Story of Success
Taking Gladwell’s recipe for success and applying to the modern age of social media and instant fame.
14 Feb 202311min
You Tube Skills Week: Cake Decorating
An attempt to learn how to decorate a cake based on a You Tube video.
6 Jan 20239min
