Reenactor Withdrawals

I’m experiencing reenacting withdrawals. If there’s one negative about my current location, it’s the distance from my friends and comrades. From my classroom, I see flurries of snow. I can’t tell if they come from the heavens or the snow guns on Sugarloaf. I have coffee in a new mug I received during Christmas. AndContinue reading "Reenactor Withdrawals"

The Sedgley Place

Happy New Year!  The Sedgley Place My brother, Will, and I have long felt that the need for experiences outweighs that of gifts. With the time we have on earth, it is wise to do everything we can with the people we love. For Christmas, we treated our parents to supper at The Sedgley Place.Continue reading "The Sedgley Place"

Quebec Trip 2024: Part Trois

Tuesday, November 26 This was our last day in Quebec. Will and I spent a couple of hours at the Musee du Civilization. I wasn’t a huge fan as there was a huge exhibit on wrestling, of all things. It was an unexpected start. We had to explore deeper to find a few bits aboutContinue reading "Quebec Trip 2024: Part Trois"

On Feeling Lost: A non-Buddhist’s Take on Buddhist Philosophy

“I feel so lost,” said the student. “In general or somewhere specifically?” I asked. “Both,” the student replied. We chuckled at that. “Well, that never changes really,” I say. On my way to supper, I realized that my wording cast a poor light on life. Indeed, I have yet to feel truly settled, at leastContinue reading "On Feeling Lost: A non-Buddhist’s Take on Buddhist Philosophy"

Quebec Trip 2024: Part Deux

Don't forget Part One Sunday, November 24 Our second day in the city started late. One thing about traveling with others is having to adapt to their travel style. Will and I experienced this in Italy, but I forgot how different we can be. I was ready to roll at 8:30 in the morning. WillContinue reading "Quebec Trip 2024: Part Deux"

Pictures on my Phone

I’m having a hard time removing the pictures on my phone. Pictures of happy, smiling, in-love people. While the smart move is to delete as many as possible and let my memories dissolve, I’ve chosen to occasionally look back. I get sad and I even cried once. I know you’re off looking for someone elseContinue reading "Pictures on my Phone"

Quebec Trip 2024: Part Un

I’ve been craving some travel lately. I enjoy where I live, but I’ve felt pent up for a little too long. With Thanksgiving break approaching, my brother and I tossed around ideas: Montreal or Quebec? Quebec won. Randomly, we decided to explore Quebec. Montreal will be my next trip. Just prior to the trip, myContinue reading "Quebec Trip 2024: Part Un"

Mortality and Gratitude in the Bathroom

Plans I had planned a productive afternoon. Instead, I spent hours resurrecting the Holy Roman Empire in Hearts of Iron IV. Relaxing, yes. Productive? Not quite. By the time I pulled myself away from my screen—well past the 8 pm deadline I'd set for myself—I remembered how easily I let myself get swept away byContinue reading "Mortality and Gratitude in the Bathroom"

Naked Birches at Night

I wonder if the white birches feel naked next to their pine neighbors who shed no leaves in the fall. While the birches lose their cover, pines keep their needles. Are the birches jealous or perhaps resentful? I've walked past these pines regularly for several weeks. They stand out, white and narrow in the fuzzyContinue reading "Naked Birches at Night"