Category: prompt of the day
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The Joy of Adventure: Embracing Nature’s Challenges
I find that nature gives me joy. Sometimes just sitting quietly in a pristine location is what I need. Other times the joy is deferred, and comes in the wake of a difficult expedition. I like to use the “three types of fun” model to explain the difference. Below is…
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Bogota Winds
The last live performance I attended was in Bogota. I went with some new friends, who acted as my guides and interpreters. The concert was small and intimate. Two musicians from the local university were playing experimental sets. One flute, one guitar. The music was very nice, and the setting…
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Master Chef!
If I could have a job for a day it would be chef to the wealthy. When I say wealthy, I mean one of the old money families. You know, the shadowy behind the scenes dynasties that we all hear about, but who always avoid the spotlight. You may be…
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Brand Education
Have you ever wondered where the term Brand comes from? Have you considered what it is your actually saying when you choose a brand – and proudly display your affiliation.
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The Vote
Yes. Even when there are no good options I still vote. Our forebearers fought hard to earn the right to free and equal representation. I only need to think back to my university history classes to understand what is really at stake. Even a bad choice is still a choice.…
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Seal of Destiny
…these moments shine most brightly. They glitter like diamonds in the shifting sands of time. In them I find a brief glimpse of clarity. They are among the most important moments – the ones that shaped who I would become. They are as seals upon my heart – they stand…
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Remembrance Day
As the world move steadily towards crisis, I feel that now more than ever we need to remember the lessons of the past.
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Critical Fail
“Oh no” I said. “Critical fail” he affirmed in a hushed tone. Then we both burst out laughing. “Well, that does not bode well” I said, shaking my head. “Yea” he agreed, still chuckling. “We both know its skill not luck that makes you successful” he added after a moment.…
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Value
In high school I learned that I was a creative person. It was a tough time for me. I was a quiet introverted kid. I had grown up on the wide open prairies, and to me high school in the city was suffocating. I had little interest in sports or…
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Tau Te Ching – The Book of Changes
The “Tau Te Ching” or roughly translated “The Book of the Eminence of the Way.”
The Wild 