But where do you put the dog?

We aren’t broke. And, if we were broke, why would any of these countries want us to come around? Doesn’t seem all that nice to have a bunch of broke people come to visit. I don’t think that would be … Continue reading

build and imprison

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R38OXzp88s The past is a funny thing. Funny strange, that is. It builds who we are…and can imprison us at the same time. That’s the “funny strange” part. It makes us who we are….and, at the same time, can keep … Continue reading

creativity, courage….and curiosity

People end up doing some interesting things with their lives if they have some curiosity and a little bit of vision. That is for sure, you know? Here’s a fellow from the Bronx….living out in the desert…off Grid….solo…living cheap. Good … Continue reading

Nate wants to Skate

Nate wants a skateboard. I bought him an old GT plastic skateboard (like one of those “Penny” boards) the other day at the thrift store, but so far the only thing the kids have done with it is throw it down … Continue reading

grateful….grateful….grateful

Some mornings, I need some motivation. This morning, I ddn’t really need any. It’s cool and dry outside, I woke up on time and rested….and….I’m grateful. I have so much to be grateful for….and not only because things are rolling … Continue reading

Off grid in Taos

People sure do live in a lot of different ways, don’t they? Here’s a profile of a bunch of folks living on the cheap out in the desert. I could live in a cardboard box if the rain wasn’t too … Continue reading

Dan Phillips….builder

This guy is both an environmental and creative new hero…..and, he’s really funny. In my book, smart and funny is the best combination. Who else have you seen out there that is doing what this guy is doing (building with … Continue reading

making a living, making a life

If you had a choice between making a lot of money cranking out houses in the traditional manner and selling them at a high profit….or, like Dan Phillips, featured in this video, use recycled materials and a lot of skill … Continue reading

Norwegian Philosopher’s Hut

If you’re going to fall down a “rabbit hole”, Kirsten Dirksen’s videos are a good hole to fall down. Here’s one about a hut in Norway that the philosopher Wittgenstein used….to philosophize in. Here’s the YouTube description: Over 100 years … Continue reading