Field notes
Things that happened to me. Sometimes also photos.
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The River: Fishing
Beneath the surface, there were trout. On hot days they were suspended in the water without moving. My brother, for a few years, was obsessed…
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The River: Home
There was the crumbling Belle Epoque mansion, and around the mansion was an overgrown park, and behind the park was the river. To get there,…
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Three Cheers for Ignorance
Knowledge is power! Knowledge is what our civilization is built on. All those medieval monks dedicating their lives to understanding how the universe works? You…
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When One is Most Alive
There is an ecstasy that marks the summit of life, and beyond which life cannot rise. And such is the paradox of living, this ecstasy…
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London Calling
Don’t you just hate those market researchers calling you? They’re annoying. They’re persistent. If you make the mistake of answering your phone, they’ll steal your…
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How Not to Eat Well
People worry a lot about food. Is it authentic? Is it healthy? Is it local? Is it organic? Is it sustainable? Is it The Best?…