A Question of Simple

Monday, 14 July 2008, 19:07 | Category : Personal Stuff, Philosophy/Religion, Poetry
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     The idea of simplicity in our lives seems to be growing in our awareness.  We find that in an increasingly complex existence, simplification has an immense appeal.  We seem to have too many things, and our lives become filled with clutter, both physically and mentally.  Sometimes we yearn for simpler times when the world [...]

Binoculars and and a Penchant for Old Worn Things

Tuesday, 9 October 2007, 23:53 | Category : People, Personal Stuff
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My latest endeavor is to try and find a good pair of birding binoculars.  I’ve pretty much settled on Swarovski binoculars because of their high quality.  I can’t see spending money that would go for bills on such indulgences, but I can justify the expense by using Christmas and birthday money that I have thrown [...]