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  • Picture This

    Picture This

    Picture this, a house that is built over a continuously flowing stream. The stream runs through about five acres of pristine coniferous forest, redwood of some sort, either cedar or douglas fir. We are in a coastal area, where winters are not so cold as to freeze, and the precipitation is high enough to maintain… Read more

  • Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah…

    Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah…

    and have a great 2025. I will likely be taking a few days away from the daily prompt as I focus on time with family and friends. I will be back, but look for a shift mid January as I embark on a “new venture” so to speak. Whatever your plans over the holidays, make… Read more

  • Year of the Dragon

    Year of the Dragon

    When I was just a child we used to have a single Chinese food diner in our small town. It was a tradition for the family to gather there, and I will always remember the paper place mats that had an image of the entire Chinese zodiac printed on them. I found it especially interesting… Read more

  • Father Time

    Father Time

    I knew Judge, and it was clear to me that the responsibility weighed heavily upon him. Such work is difficult, especially for those with compassion. In the absence of omnipotence mistakes are always possible. The best judge in my practical experience is time. If you give someone enough time, they will eventually show you who… Read more

  • Happiness is…

    Happiness is…

    Happiness is the moment before I summit a peak. The peak might be a mountain top, or any self identified goal that I have been working on. I am happiest when I can see all the hard work coming together into a final glorious result. It might not be over, but you know you smashed… Read more

  • Game On!

    Game On!

    Played some games with my buddies. Sometimes it can get a little competitive, but we mostly keep it light and fun. I think its more about attitude and less about the activity. Stay Wild! Read more