and I'm in...Taos, NM—home of DH Lawrence and Frank Waters and another author whom I'll talk about in a minute—perhaps my favorite summer getaway so far. The small town feel of this artistic community reminds me of some of the good things I left behind in Vermont. It is a bit touristy, but then again, … Continue reading Check-in: I’m Still Alive…
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Desert Snow
I've lived here for nearly a decade, but I have never seen it snow in the Tucson valley, right here, just outside my door. Real snow. Big fat fluffy flakes of snow. They kind you can catch on your tongue. Geordie was excited about it too, and he inspired me to make this little video. Enjoy! … Continue reading Desert Snow
Language Evolution and Gingerbread
The Great Courses now has streaming, so we've been binge watching lectures as we "learn" Spanish. For me the most entertaining lecture series so far has been the Story of Human Language by John McWhorter. I also like the other course, Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths of Language Usage, although the first is clearer. But here's … Continue reading Language Evolution and Gingerbread
William James: The Varieties of Religious Experience
William James rejects the 'nothing but-ism' of medical materialism in favor of a strictly empirical empiricism that embraces the mental realm.
The Natural Attitude
First of all, I hope you're enjoying the holidays. I've been baking up a storm... Unfortunately I can only offer you a virtual sampling of treats. But if you look on the bright side, fewer calories. And now brace yourself for an awkward transition... I've been trying to wrap my mind around the split between the … Continue reading The Natural Attitude
