Got published in my local paper; kind of cool!
https://www.cochraneeagle.com/article/mob-mentality-is-out-of-control-20190214
I love this story. There is wisdom in First Nation peoples that we can certainly use!
I am a male, therefore a pathology…
…been a while since I’ve visited here; I’ll be posting my essays here instead of using Notes on Facebook.
Words matter. A lot. Language is the most complex of human achievements, whether in written form or through speech. It allows us to communicate our ideas, emotions, and thoughts.
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Over the Holidays, as I was skimming through my Facebook feed, I came across a post that one of my cousins shared; it had the following quote:
“I don’t follow the “respect is earned” philosophy. I respect everyone automatically and then each person has the opportunity to lose my respect based on their behavior.”
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At the point where I am in my life, I have become convinced that the fundamental source of unhappiness in our lives stems from expectations. In the history of human thought, this is probably not hugely revelatory, but I don’t think it’s generally known.
Continue readingSelf-published my book Portrait of a Gentleman: Pipe Smokers from Around the World!
Located on the eastern slopes of Banff National Park, in full view of Saddle Peak, lies a quaint little ranch and outfitting operation: Saddle Peak Trail Rides. Just about 20 minutes northwest of Cochrane, Alberta (which is itself about 30 minutes northwest of downtown Calgary), close to the beautiful Ghost River.
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A String of Days 