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Causeries
Writing the neighborhood
Whenever I’m at a loss for topics to write about, I simply look out my window. The most intriguing stories, though, are hidden from view.
The National Park Service is more than parks
If your looking to explore national parks, the National Park Service’s “Electronic Resources” page is a good place to start.
Why I Am Vegetarian
I last ate meat on Thanksgiving Day of 2014. Vegetarianism has made my life simpler. It also has made me healthier, and I feel less culpable in our culture of slaughter.
Motion and movement
Leaving brings movement toward something new, toward a fresh sense of being and becoming, as we break free from the stagnant orbits of settled lives.
Happy birthday to a father who never gives up on life
Today my father turns 85, and he remains a living presence that continues to teach and inspire for those who pay attention.
On the Road Again
As the Thanksgiving break approaches, the end of the semester is in sight. I will be traveling next week as students prepare their presentations and final papers.