Category Archives: Daily Journal

A week of the hot water ritual has been nice. It is a small dose of sensory deprivation in the morning that allows me to reset, reflect, and plan…a mini Mecca. The simplicity of the ritual makes the whole thing … Continue reading →

My wife left late last week for a 5 state, 1,600 mile jaunt that took her recycled fashion show on the road and I had the honor of getting to spend the weekend with my daughter. We called it our … Continue reading →

There is an old saying that extols the benefits of friends and community: “Joy multiplies; sorrow divides.”  It is healthy to share your successes and sorrows with your friends. It is part of our daily routine. Some of the first … Continue reading →

I touched on it on day one when I was preparing my morning’s cup of hot water: we are not responsible for the things we use everyday. The interdependency of our species is staggering. One worker’s uncleanliness in a foreign factory can … Continue reading →

Today I notified family, some friends, a few community members, and even someone I’ve never met before to weigh in on this project. The response was great. Most encouraged. Some challenged. Some were silent. I especially appreciated Yarby’s concept of … Continue reading →

Look, I’m new at this, too. It is hard to pick a starting point. It’s almost time for bed and I’m going to wake up to day 1 and just have a go at being human. My first instinct is … Continue reading →