Some birds have built a nest on our enclosed back patio. My son and I first noticed it about a week ago. A couple of sparrows were hanging out on one of our windows, accumulating a few sticks on the sill. It didn’t look like much for a few days. But when I checked inContinue reading “Morning Comes Eventually”
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Material Measurement
This past Saturday, I helped with a black belt test at my dojo. This is a day-long series of challenges that culminates in receiving this special rank. The moment the belt is placed around the waist is incredibly emotional–it’s the official signification of a long journey’s completion. It took me a while in my ownContinue reading “Material Measurement”
The Less It Feels Like Lent, the More It Feels Like Lent
When one observes certain annual traditions long enough, you begin to develop layers to your expectations for them. If you’re used to an annual vacation to the same location every year, for instance, there is the macro level of anticipation for the trip overall. The dates are circled on your calendar, you make lists ofContinue reading “The Less It Feels Like Lent, the More It Feels Like Lent”
Jeffrey A. Nelson 