life

The end of the year tempts you to make resolutions and look back on the year that has passed. Here are some reflections and directions I'm thinking about. Make plans and set goals (specific or vague). It's good to have a direction but be agile about how you get there.

I was at the chemist the other day. I walked up to the counter and handed in my prescription. The staff member said it'll be about 20 minutes, ok? and I immediately said hmm no, that's too long, and walked away. I drove to another pharmacy and got my meds

I've been thinking what a minimal viable life would look like. I'm not a minimalist but I've been experimenting with acquiring fewer quality things that I truly need. You probably know by now that stuff doesn't bring happiness. Buying the best phone or car gets old quite fast. Sometimes it's

Cardboard boxes mean a great many things to kids. It’s a raw material. It’s a thing to decorate. It can become an exoskeleton. Bigger boxes become houses, boats and cars. Before you recycle, give your boxes a second life. 🎁

We have small bits of free time during the day. Our smartphones have all but taken over those spaces. Here are few ideas that might give you back some of that time and help you break up the day. 1. Take a breather 2. Be outside 3. Read a book

One day at the tram stop I saw an elderly man. He had a travel bag so I assumed he was a tourist. We saw the tram come down the hill. Everything up to this point was normal. He then stepped down from the platform to the tracks and prepared