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What are the consequences of outsourcing our thinking?
other thoughts

What are the consequences of outsourcing our thinking?

2026-11-012026-11-01

Technologies come with their pluses and minuses. Here are a few examples of how I benefit from them: GPS: I…

A Mental Health Update
mental health_illness

A Mental Health Update

2026-10-282026-10-31

Five years ago, I shared a Facebook post reflecting on my struggle to reclaim my former identity after experiencing Depression…

What is the definition of peace?
justice

What is the definition of peace?

2026-10-252026-10-25

Martin Luther King Jr. offered a powerful answer: “True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the…

Resilience and/or Justice
justice

Resilience and/or Justice

2026-10-172026-10-17

I’m disturbed when we recognize children as being resilient after years of food insecurity, as though their ability to endure…

A Tribute to Wendell Berry
justicereal food

A Tribute to Wendell Berry

2026-09-192026-09-19

A month and a half ago, my favorite author, Wendell Berry, died. I believe those of us who call ourselves…

Bad Coffee, Toompea Castle, and Hanging Out in the Apartment
travel

Bad Coffee, Toompea Castle, and Hanging Out in the Apartment

2026-09-052026-09-06

I let Saturday start slowly in the apartment. I made a few final edits to my post about the trip…

A Day in Helsinki
travel

A Day in Helsinki

2026-09-042026-09-06

Last night I tried to get some sleep before an early start to catch the ferry to Helsinki, Finland. But…

Day One in Tallinn
travel

Day One in Tallinn

2026-09-032026-09-03

To begin, I want to say to everyone who wished me a happy birthday yesterday: Thank you! I started receiving…

Intentionally Getting Lost in Vilnius
justicetravel

Intentionally Getting Lost in Vilnius

2026-09-012026-09-01

After getting ready for the day, I again headed to Crustum Bakery and Cafe. There was a different barista, and,…

A Day Trip to Trakai
travel

A Day Trip to Trakai

2026-08-312026-08-31

After a good night’s sleep and getting ready for the day, I returned to Crustum Bakery/Café. I told the barista…

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