The Wild

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  • The Dream

    The Dream

    This is a very hard question for me to answer. I would very much like to live someplace else, but the world is not as open as it once was. Neither am I for that matter. The older I get the less I want to take on the challenges of a foreign language/culture. My current Read more

  • Artifacts

    Artifacts

    I grew up on the Canadian prairies in a family that had worked the land for generations. Over time some of my family began to find and collect indigenous artifacts that were discovered while working the land. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of afternoons spend walking the fields looking for arrowheads with my Read more

  • Sub Routine

    Sub Routine

    Like most people my daily routine includes essential activities like hygiene, grooming, caloric intake, and exercise. I am fortunate to have a routine that I mostly look forewords to. Some activities are a hassle, but I know that they are important. Hence the reason they are in the routine. If there is one single activity Read more

  • Lest We Forget

    Lest We Forget

    I first want to take a moment to remember our veterans. One of the most important and exemplary people in my life was a veteran of the second world war. He did not speak of glory, but of duty. He taught me to think for myself, to question authority, and to be a man. To Read more

  • Priceless

    Priceless

    The largest single ticket item would be my degree. The dollar tag would be significantly larger if I were to say my entire education to date. Getting a degree was only the beginning, and learning has been a lifelong pursuit. Post college I have pursued a variety of certifications, and continue to do so. This Read more

  • Ideologue

    Ideologue

    It’s Friday, and the writers are restless. After reading another response to the daily prompt, I too have decided to raise the flag of rebellion. Although I listen to podcasts (periodically) I am not going to answer the prompt. At least not directly. One of the things that I enjoy about audio material is that Read more