Here in Central Texas, it seemed to everyone as if summer would never end. A record number of days over 100° and no rain was tough going for people, gardens, and wildlife. Many lakes are dry, and their previously-submerged treasures – buildings, artifacts and even cemeteries – are now exposed. The Pedernales River is nothing… Continue reading Winter approacheth…
Veterans Day is the day when the 99% of Americans who have not served in the military take the time to honor and thank the 1% of Americans who have. The above statement is a paraphrase from Howard Prince, himself a decorated veteran as well as the Director of the LBJ School of Ethical Leadership.… Continue reading Thank You Veterans
It’s difficult when you recognize your weaknesses, and gut-wrenching to hear others describe them to you. But even more difficult than that is figuring out how to make the changes you know you need to make. As I wrote in my previous blog post, it’s been a year of significant changes in my life. Lots… Continue reading Attitude is everything
The Fifth of November. It’s a significant date in my life. “Remember, remember, the Fifth of November” is familiar thanks to V for Vendetta, in which a masked revolutionary works to bring down a corrupt British government of the future. The date was chosen to evoke memories of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot when Guy Fawkes… Continue reading Remembering the Fifth of November
I did it. As of this week, I have no detergents in my regular cleaning lineup. Instead, I am using a combination of natural soaps and other products. Laundry detergent: Dr. Bronner’s Citrus Castile Liquid Soap, borax and washing soda. Shampoo: Kiss My Face Olive Oil Bar Soap (I was using “shampoo bars” but discovered… Continue reading Detergent-free household
San Antonio was under quarantine, with a serious virus infecting the city. News reports indicate it was spreading rapidly. News sources indicated that the virus caused those infected to first develop red spots on their necks; soon afterwards, they began to act irrationally, move slowly and awkwardly. Their skin would become pale and break out… Continue reading (Barely) Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse
Surviving the Modern World 