Being in the city is so different from life on the High Planes. Donning the mask every time I walk into a public place, not being able to see anyone smile, not that they would be smiling anyway with the way this virus has stolen everyone’s joy. You accidentally get within 4 or five feet […]
The term confirmation bias was first used in the 1960’s by psychologist Peter Wason. He learned the majority of people tend to seek out confirming evidence alone when drawing conclusions. People are only willing to accept new information when it confirms what they already believe. Rejecting any evidence that invalidates their beliefs. It is a
Let me state first off that I am not affiliated with any political party, I am a registered independent. When I was growing up my father was a conservative Republican, he even voted for Richard Nixon. My mother was a blue collar Democrat, thinking Jimmy Carter was going to save the country. So I was
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A few days ago while reflecting and meditating, something I have a little more time for, now that I have quit chasing the great American dream, out of the void came the adjective; “Dog-Eat-Dog”. The concept stayed, floating on the periphery of my thoughts for a couple of days, until finally I had to take
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Memorial Day marks the beginning of the outdoor season but it was cold and wet here on the High Planes, couldn’t even barbecue. The forecast though showed the possibility for a spectacular day, the day after, so I started forming a plan. I was thinking a good long bike ride but I still have a
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I first came across the term “Petty Tyrant” in a Carlos Castenada book. When I was in High School, in the mid 70’s, my little sister had a summer job cleaning dormitories at Knox College and brought home a boxed set of the first four volumes of “The Teachings of Don Juan”, that someone had
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For quite awhile, I have been pondering and meditating on abortion. Since it has been in the news flow lately, as the political left and right struggle with each other and their belief systems regarding the right and wrong of it, I thought it the perfect time to write a post. Any time we give
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The basic requirements for life are clean air, water and food. Almost all disease; wee beasties from viruses to cancer have a difficult time in an alkaline environment. We are energetic, electrical beings and energy moves and thrives in an alkaline environment. In a high acid environment, energy is impeded, we become sluggish and slow;
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Woke up this morning to the remnants of a High Planes Blizzard. Snow everywhere, in little drifts and piles – sparkling, bright and cold. The temperature on the Christian Church sign across the street blinks 15 degrees at 8:00 straight up, as the Methodist Church, a block east chimes the hour for a full 30
It’s Still The Middle of Winter. So, Some Coffee & Fish Tacos. Read More »
The north wind was slamming into the cottage, this morning when we got up at 4:30 or so, whipping and whistling. I looked out the window, to check the temperature on the church sign, across the street, it read 23 degrees. I ran the math in my head. Cold + Really windy = Really Cold.
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One of the things I miss about the city, are the grocery stores. Out here on the High Planes there is only our small grocery store. Vickie manages it and does her best to bring in new products and organics but the vendors just don’t have access to the crazy, other-worldly inventory, of the speciality
Mick used both oars to turn the raft perpendicular to the current as they came into the sharp river bend, so he could maintain control of the boat and not get caught in the main channel, which flowed up under the overhanging branches on the opposite bank. “Holy cow. Look at all those fish feeding
Cuchara Canyon was a lucky find for me. I’ve driven past it a number of times on the way to other places and have always found the country interesting. Interesting but not really worth a stop, not with the plethora of outdoor opportunities and some of my favorite places in the state, just a little
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