Introduction to Tiny Plywood Boats Some of you may have noticed that this Variety Act hasn’t been as Preachy lately. Long-form essays take a lot of effort to create. A peak time for that work was while Ironhorse was completely laid up and Mate was away in Europe. Those events…
Category: #02 – Things to Consider

Some Brief Thoughts on the Subject of Addiction
Some Brief Thoughts on the Subject of Addiction (I warned you it would get eclectic around here). I know a little bit about addiction. For instance, I know how ignorant I once was, and how, by the same token, many of us are still. Understanding addiction I used to conceive…
My Message is Simple
My Message is Simple I have seen a beautiful expression – My religion is very simple. My religion is Kindness. — Gyalwa Rinpoche I LOVE that statement! And I agree completely. As far as religion goes, I don’t think it needs to get any more complicated than that. Unfortunately, I…

A Brand New Thing
A Brand New Thing Act II – A Tragedy [Audio recording of post available – above ‘The Daily Stone’ near bottom of page (9:41)] The Brief- A Brand New Thing is Pretty Much Statistically Impossible I didn’t invent the Preachy Variety Act. As long as there have been church talent…
My Writing Sucks, So Why Should You Keep Reading?
My writing sucks, so why should you keep reading? You don’t have to! If you would prefer to listen to a reading of this post, please scroll to the bottom of the page! (10:35) I know – My writing sucks, so why should you keep reading? It does, especially my…