Outdoors
#0220
The Midnight Owl
During a late‑night walk through the dark woodlands of Ludington State Park, the narrator prances under moonlight while hearing occasional barks, howls, and an owl’s “hoot,…
Chapter 01
220 posts · 193 narrated · Mar 2020 – Oct 2020
Education
#0219
Memorizing Is Not Learning
The post argues that true learning comes from hunger, love, and enjoyment, and it must be approached in a logical sequence with the right pace; if you learn things out of order…
Wisdom
#0218
You Have To Move Mountains
The post is a rallying call to friends to live loudly rather than quietly: it recounts being summoned before Congress to speak about insider trading, with the speaker’s voice…
Wisdom
#0217
The World Belongs To You
After high school the author urges students to seize control of their future—seeing the world as theirs once teachers retire—and to step back from rote learning into real,…
Education
#0216
The League of Extraordinary Ladies
The post begins with a poetic sketch of how cultural labels and predictions of inevitable nuclear war—driven by generational indoctrination—set the stage for global conflict. It…
Books & Writing
#0215
They Walk Among Us
The author reflects on their search for “great beings,” discovering many online yet noting that true greatness lies in quiet, wise individuals who lead without fanfare. They wish…
Programming
#0214
Cosmopolis 1.0
The post recounts how a small team built “Cosmopolis,” a lightweight web‑based wiki‑style editor in under 100 lines of Node.js/Express code that uses simple alphanumeric file…
Programming
#0213
The Conjecture
In 2020 a simple web‑based simulation of a city was created to test how easily its institutions could be corrupted; the experiment proved that by modeling officials as bots and…
Wisdom
#0212
Helping Humanity Grow in Wisdom
Audio‑books and joyful, inherited knowledge let us build endless wisdom, revealing that true education—beyond cramming tests—must be presented with love, humor, and real…
Education
#0211
Help Them Believe In Their Genius
In the post, the author envisions a new era where younger generations will abandon blind mistakes and recognize that borders—political, cultural, religious—divide and weaken…
Education
#0210
Bring School To The Student
A vision of lifelong, open, student‑centered learning that frees education from indoctrination, simplifies ideas, and unites humanity in shared wisdom.
Books & Writing
#0209
On Bringing Books To Life
Books are the most resilient, tested, and lasting units of information that transfer large amounts of knowledge between humans. Reading a book is like eating soup from a can:…
Education
#0208
Free and Open Lectures: A Call To Heroism
Authors invite friends to create free audio‑video lectures as new schools, arguing that current schooling is broken and leads to memorization. By collaborating in groups they aim…
Books & Writing
#0207
You Have To Slow Down To Hear Audio Books
The post reflects on how we often accept authority uncritically, lose sight of reality, and neglect integration of knowledge because life is busy; it stresses the importance of a…
Education
#0206
To The Men Who Sold The World
The post celebrates the transformative power of elementary schools while lamenting how modern teaching often reduces learning to rote memorization—especially of multiplication…
Education
#0205
Share Your Lectures With The World
The author argues that lecture recordings and digital materials should be released into the public domain and made free for all, so students worldwide can access them without…
Education
#0204
You Are A Genius
In this reflective poem, the author urges readers to pursue their passions and let curiosity guide their learning journey—starting by listening to audio books and following a…
Education
#0203
Speak Out To Inspire
A single paragraph that captures the essence of the post: The poem urges the reader to become a catalyst for change by inspiring entire generations with a noble message; it…
Wisdom
#0202
One Life, All Life, Onto The Future
In this reflective post the author urges us to see our single lifetime as a unified whole and to grow into “great beings” who can move mountains and mentor others. By learning…
Education
#0201
Her Wisdom and World Peace
A young woman, whose short video began with “I don’t want to be a bother,” has sparked global change by linking education and politics; she argues that only an educated…
Education
#0200
The Light Of Authenticity and Pursuits of Excellence
Authenticity and Pursuit of Excellence form a two‑step strategy for fighting cultural indoctrination: first, become self‑aware enough to spot inconsistencies in your own life and…
Books & Writing
#0199
We Must All Write
Writing is portrayed as a dynamic tool for self‑reflection and creative expression, likened to the spinning top in *Inception*; it allows one to evaluate oneself, and if one…
Education
#0198
And Then You Learn To Write
The author reflects on the ironic world where politicians wield atomic weapons yet celebrate peace, and argues that our broken schools and fake education leave us culturally…
Society
#0197
The Future Doth Sneak
A long narrative of humanity’s future, imagining a unified language and internet linking generations into space exploration, culminates in an anecdote about a centuries‑old…
Society
#0196
Of Political Systems
The post compares a city’s institutions to interlinked computer programs that depend on each other for proper operation, using examples of human‑powered machines such as trash…
Education
#0195
World School
The post proposes an open‑school system that eliminates traditional grades and standardized tests, allowing students to pursue self‑chosen learning paths across all subjects—from…
Education
#0194
Real Education is Sweet Exploration
The author contends that true learning is a personal adventure sparked by curiosity rather than the rote, grade‑centric system of conventional schools; he urges students to seek…
Education
#0193
Real Education Should Be Your Own Creation
In my dream I saw schools as a manufactured system that steals knowledge, but upon waking I realized true education must be self‑made and called for a change toward personal…
Education
#0192
The Dr. Meow College of Medicine, Certificate of Achievement
The post is a celebratory note that uses the repetitive phrase “So as long as you…” to remind and encourage people—students, friends, and anyone—to embrace happiness, help…
Education
#0191
Voyageur Du Temps
The post describes a whimsical journey back in time to 425 BC where the narrator watches Socrates teaching by the sea, emphasizing that learning is about piecing together lessons…
Wisdom
#0190
3,900 Tigers
The post argues that human “genius”—our unique self‑awareness, adaptability, and capacity for learning—is the key to solving global problems. It explains how limited knowledge…
Programming
#0189
Web Pages For Ages
A writer reflects on their long journey of learning web design and programming, starting in 1999 and continually expanding their skills through many languages and tools. They…
Education
#0188
Yes Library
In this poetic reflection, the author celebrates academic rituals—deans nodding to coffee‑drinking graduates—and then turns to a more intimate scene: a mother bringing her child…
Education
#0187
No University
This essay argues that true growth comes from continuous personal learning rather than formal university degrees; it urges each person to pursue “wisdom” through self‑study,…
Art & Music
#0186
Nordhouse Dunes
This poem reflects on the enduring rhythm of life and learning, urging us to embrace its long, winding path with patience and purpose. It reminds us that we are never truly…
Education
#0185
Of Mountain Ranges And Tipping Points
When you gather enough observations, you move from being an observer to becoming a creator—a transition that mirrors arriving in a new city where initial uncertainty turns into…
Books & Writing
#0184
Where To Begin
Beginning with the noble figures of Hypatia, Socrates, and Giordano Bruno, the post urges us to learn through books, audiobooks, libraries, and other cultural…
Education
#0183
Temporary Residents: A Call To Wisdom
The author reflects on the transient nature of our generation and urges that Earth belongs to all future peoples, so we must act as temporary residents who shape tomorrow’s…
Wisdom
#0182
Philo Sophia Means Love of Wisdom
The post celebrates the human mind as beautiful yet ever‑evolving, arguing that continual learning, insight, and self‑correction are essential for true philosophy. It contends…
Education
#0181
Find A Library
The post argues that the greatest weapon of any enemy is control over what people know, and even without an explicit foe we can fall into ignorance by relying on incomplete or…
Wisdom
#0180
Breach All The Tipping Points
The post argues that the answer to “how far must I go?” is simply “higher” – a call to keep shouting it aloud because every moment is a precious miracle. It urges not to be…
Fitness
#0179
A Little Rainy Day
On a rainy morning that still felt like a workout, I set out to jog along Ford Road, braving the sudden downpours that first dripped onto my head and then drenched me fully—yet I…
Books & Writing
#0178
Greatness Is Your Right
Reading and listening to books light up our lives like a beacon in darkness, giving us words when we’re tired and strength when we can’t go on; they bring wisdom, unbreakable…
Education
#0177
Learning Is Sacred
Learning is presented as essential for both health and personal elevation, thriving on curiosity, joy, and progressive layering of knowledge. The author argues that true…
Fitness
#0176
The Practice of Strength
The post celebrates self‑challenge as a deliberate, stepwise practice that builds strength and enlightenment over time. It likens this process to running marathons: each long run…
Education
#0175
We Are Not To Be Quiet Little Mice, Just To Be Nice
The post describes how intellectual growth unfolds as a cumulative construction of knowledge, driven by curiosity and passion rather than rigid subject divisions. It argues that…
Education
#0174
Conundrum of The Human Condition
The post argues that modern education fails because it lacks true wisdom and relies on rote memorization; without wisdom we cannot judge real results or avoid repeating mistakes,…
Society
#0173
The World United in Peace Under The Symbol Of The White Dove
Borders are portrayed as arbitrary divisions that only create messes; the post argues that all nations share one family under the sun and that true unity will come through…
Books & Writing
#0172
The Sword Can't Even Compare To Your Pen
The post encourages writers to use their own life journey—its struggles, choices, and moments of insight—as a guiding light for others. By narrating each step from childhood to…
Education
#0171
The Day Humanity Entered The Age Of Wisdom
The author argues that true, meaningful education—beyond rote grades—is essential for tackling corruption and global crises such as climate change, disease prevention, and the…
Education
#0170
We Are An Important Link Between Past And Future Generations
The post argues that we live in the current generation, which must confront the most recent century’s mistakes—many of them repeating—and stresses that history books are key to…
Wisdom
#0169
Planet of Tomorrow, Or I want to Become a Wise Being
The post argues that a fragmented world needs continuous learning, and that the most effective way to acquire this knowledge is through audio books and lectures—compact,…
Education
#0168
A Little Nap
I took a brief nap while working on a website and app, woke feeling refreshed even though I hadn’t slept long, and now I’m ready to sleep again without counting sheep. My post…
Wisdom
#0167
A Million Times More
Observing the world from childhood builds a foundation of understanding that, if nurtured with continual observation rather than over‑work, allows us to grow intellectually and…
Fitness
#0166
Athletic Endurance
The post explains how endurance—whether in speech, memory, language learning, or physical workouts—develops through gradual practice and incremental difficulty. It uses dancing…
Society
#0165
On His One Hundredth Birthday, May 28, 2030.
The post describes an early radio satellite launched from the uninhabitable Proxima Centauri b that carries pictorials and diagrams depicting a planetary‑wide governance system;…
Art & Music
#0164
On A Wintry Starlit Night 17,000 Years Ago
The post celebrates the megaloceros—a legendary “Noble Megaloceros” first depicted in the cave paintings of Lascaux—whose image dates back about 17 000 years. It recalls how,…
Books & Writing
#0163
On Listening to Audio Books
Audio books, video lectures, and online tutorials play an essential role in enhancing our health, healing, and overall well‑being. A particularly engaging way to begin this…
Wisdom
#0162
Grow and Help Others Grow
This post encourages the reader to rise above fatigue, isolation, and fear so that they can act with clarity and wisdom, and to recognize and release their past mistakes as part…
Books & Writing
#0161
Inspirational Books
The post argues that every child’s growth depends on a safe, enriching environment shaped by family, economy and intellectual culture, and stresses the need for individualized…
Wisdom
#0160
Within The Idea Of Growing Up
The post argues that growing up is more than merely aging; it also involves intellectual development that begins at essentially zero and carries each person along a unique path…
Outdoors
#0159
An Evening Before A Run
I reflect on my bike ride and musings about art, life, and time while preparing for tomorrow’s run under shifting weather conditions.
Wisdom
#0158
On Finding Our Stars
Before we learn what we should know, we must first learn how to grow. To break out of all the rooms and halls, we must destroy all the invisible walls. As we cannot reason about…
Wisdom
#0157
As Bright As The Sun
The poem offers a hopeful wish that each day brings joy and keeps sadness at bay; it admits our ignorance of the world yet reminds us not to resign or live low but to seize…
Fitness
#0156
Blogging About Jogging
I woke up at five, felt alive, and left the house at 5:42, still smelling dew as the sun rose over brown clouds. Running like Superman with weights in each hand, I tackled…
Life & Stories
#0155
Rain, Web Design, and Thunder
I woke in the middle of the night to thunder and a flash of light, even though my earplugs muffled the sound; I had once feared thunder but was told that if you can hear it…
Life & Stories
#0154
Iron Mare
The narrator wakes early, dresses lightly, and sets off on a morning ride with their “iron mare.” They travel away from the sun, turning left toward dew, then following a…
Outdoors
#0153
The Sunlit Dew
The post recounts the author’s bicycle rides at different times of day—late afternoon rides that require a flashlight to navigate, early‑morning trips under a bright sun that…
Outdoors
#0152
Cloudy With A Chance Of Beefcakes
The post is a light‑hearted recounting of a casual bicycle trip taken on a sunny but cloud‑laden day. The narrator describes riding shirtless, greeting their bike as if it were…
Life & Stories
#0151
Coming to America
I reflect on memories of New York after a quarter‑century—its sounds, busy parks, cars, sirens—and note that a slice of pizza cost one dollar twenty‑five cents, an amount I still…
Outdoors
#0150
Riding Red
The post describes the author's nighttime bike rides in twilight, noting the still light and his use of a flashing lamp for safety. He observes wildlife like deer, rabbits, and…
Wisdom
#0149
A Good Night's Rest
This post celebrates the idea that life is a continuous journey of learning and growth amid constant change, urging us to view ourselves as a “raging fire” rather than a quiet…
Books & Writing
#0147
On Writing That Fifth Book
The post reflects on the difficulty and evolution of writing books, comparing each volume to a stage in personal growth: the first book feels hardest, the second promising, the…
Wisdom
#0146
On Learning Philosophical Concepts A Little Bit At A Time
Philosophers aim to transmit ideas to future generations by mastering the art of thinking and conceptualizing; they remind us that even great thinkers were once children, so we…
Wisdom
#0145
Live Wisely And Beautifully
The post encourages individuals to embrace their uniqueness and take responsibility for their own growth, urging them to discover what truly inspires them so they can stand…
Wisdom
#0144
Greatness of Soul, Heart, and Mind
I reflect on how audiobooks, video lectures, and personal experiences with thinkers like Thoreau and Frankl have shaped my lifelong learning journey, urging others to keep…
Wisdom
#0143
Cheerfully Becoming Mighty And Wise
This poem celebrates the universal impulse to “rise” in life—whether physically, mentally, or spiritually. It speaks of an innate sense of upward direction that beckons us when…
Life & Stories
#0142
Apocalypse Meow
During a powerful summer storm with thunder and heavy showers, I experienced a 24‑hour power outage that left my apartment dark and the AC off. I tried to use a window fan but…
Wisdom
#0141
In The Eyes Of The Future Generations
This post argues that we are part of an evolving civilization whose destiny depends on how well we learn from the past, honor our responsibilities, and act for future…
Wisdom
#0140
Inexhaustible Source of Unlimited Wisdom
The post celebrates the human gift of consciousness, noting that while we have no guarantees from the universe itself, we do control our own choices. It frames growing up as a…
Wisdom
#0139
Philosophers, Poets, and Artists
The author reflects on how the early choices we make shape our future careers and lives, emphasizing that what moves us will also help us grow and become stronger and more…
Life & Stories
#0138
Brooklyn Bridge and I
The narrator returns to Manhattan after many years and finds that the city feels both unchanged and transformed. He remembers walking the “achy bench” on the Manhattan side,…
Books & Writing
#0137
The Amazing Power of Audio Books
Audio‑book listening is presented as a powerful remedy for emotional and intellectual enrichment: it can heal loneliness or hurt, restore the heart, and add wisdom and strength…
Education
#0136
Reality, Clarity and Future Generations
The post reflects on the past with gratitude and regret—wars, poverty, hate—and calls for world peace, an end to poverty, and an age of wisdom built on meaningful education. It…
Society
#0135
A Dream About A Growing Humanity
The post begins with a dream that blends time fragments—a mother writing letters to a film star to stop making movies because her son never returned from war—illustrating how…
Education
#0134
Inspirational Poetry
The post celebrates poetry as a timeless medium for reflecting on society and encourages readers to use their ideas to write poems that illuminate education, poverty, borders,…
Art & Music
#0133
Whew, It Is Only Eight!
I’m compiling a video‑based “Warrior Book,” hunting for inspiring clips (like “Ladies Fast Draw”) while reflecting on the slow, iterative process of turning those ideas into a…
Education
#0132
The School of Meow
I keep myself busy with continual learning—reading non‑fiction to broaden my worldview and coding projects that mirror a small crew so I can keep things straightforward—and…
Outdoors
#0131
Winter Adventures
The author muses on his favorite seasons—summer, spring, autumn—and then turns to winter, which has captured his thoughts today. He describes a hot summer heatwave and how even a…
Education
#0130
Learn and Teach
Learning fuels growth and propels the world forward; it begins at any point in life—top, bottom, or middle—and requires steady steps toward a clear purpose, whether thought,…
Outdoors
#0129
The Seagulls
The post expresses a fond affection for ring‑billed gulls that range from the Baltic Sea to Lake Michigan, especially those around Ludington State Park. The author describes them…
Outdoors
#0128
That Little Trail
I rode my bike one late afternoon along a trail near the intersection of Route 275 and Michigan and discovered a charming little bicycle path inside a large park that splits into…
Wisdom
#0127
Have No Fear
When you feel fear approaching, pause and reflect on the things you cherish and how far you’ve already come—recall that what once seemed scary is now familiar. Let no one use…
Wisdom
#0126
Humankind Must Keep Moving Towards Wisdom
The post calls for each generation to step beyond self‑interest and embrace knowledge, wisdom, and decisive action as the key to global progress. It reminds us that our world is…
Books & Writing
#0125
Little Journals of Interesting Adventures
Great adventures need not travel far; new places hold a special depth that invites closer observation and deeper appreciation. By keeping a small journal to record your quest,…
Education
#0124
My Little Dream Of Convergence
On the last day of the old year, children coined a new name for a united world—an effort rooted in a long‑standing desire to avoid repeating history’s mistakes and not repeat the…
Education
#0122
The Great Being
The post celebrates the rite of passage as a moment when a child steps beyond inherited culture into adult self‑reflection, urging us to look outward at ourselves and others to…
Wisdom
#0121
Brilliance and Enlightenment
In this poetic post, the writer reminds us that true darkness comes only from hesitation, and we must promise ourselves to improve each day little by little so time does not rush…
Wisdom
#0120
Greatness Of Soul
The post celebrates the “Greatness of Our Soul” as the sole guarantee that propels us through life: it ensures we rise again after each fall, keep moving forward without…
Outdoors
#0119
Finding The Northern Part Of The I-275 Bicycle Trail
I rode the Northern end of the I‑275 Bicycle Tail today and wanted to share how to find it. The Hines connector links the north and south sections, but you need to locate the…
Life & Stories
#0118
Amazing Nap
A teenager recalls a whimsical Friday afternoon spent exploring quirky coffee shops in Plymouth, immersing in literary scenes before heading home to read Chaucer and program…
Wisdom
#0117
The Way Of The Warrior
The post describes discovering our universal self beyond culture or place, then setting goals by reflecting on our elder selves’ regrets; the less regret we carry, the more…
Wisdom
#0116
Inventing Yourself
Imagine being born in various places and cultures, noting the influences that shape you while recognizing the core parts of yourself that remain unchanged—a foundation upon which…
Fitness
#0115
Gradually Increasing Endurance
The post argues that claims of being stronger or faster are meaningless without solid endurance; endurance is essential for athletes across disciplines—running, bodybuilding,…
Books & Writing
#0114
Learning From Books
This post argues that nonfiction books—and especially best‑seller audiobooks—are powerful vessels for wisdom. By actively reading or listening, we broaden our worldview, spot new…
Fitness
#0113
The Snack Bar
I run each day, and every now and then a tiny bird (or fly) appears in my lane, watches me from the trees, then darts past me at a speed that seems almost playful—first I thought…
Wisdom
#0112
The Building of The Ocean
This post celebrates the journey of personal growth, urging readers to embrace their own “ocean of knowledge” and pursue multiple paths—mountainous adventures, celestial…
Fitness
#0111
A Couple Of Sandwiches Shy Of A Picnic
The author presents jogging as a symbolic practice that blends physical effort with creative expression, urging readers to approach each run with enthusiasm rather than laziness;…
Wisdom
#0110
Point of Convergence
Humanity need not fear poverty—it merely signals immature, shortsighted politics—and the remedy lies in personal growth and inspiring children to do the same. Change begins when…
Wisdom
#0109
Philosopher Queens, and Philosopher Kings
From the dawn of Earth’s lineage—four billion years ago, when our ancestors were not yet human and did not breathe oxygen—to the present day, the post traces humanity’s…
Outdoors
#0108
The Journey To The Old End Of The I-275 Bicycle Trail
I cycle to the south end of a local trail to check on its maintenance, and while riding there I encounter a noisy left pedal that won’t stop squeaking. After trying my usual gear…
Life & Stories
#0107
You Are The Best But You Also Need Some Rest
The post celebrates the importance of taking a day dedicated to rest and recovery, reminding us that life isn’t just about pushing ourselves further but also about giving our…
Wisdom
#0106
Life Of Wisdom
The author presents a musical rendition of the poem “A Life Of Wisdom, For In Wisdom We Grow,” weaving its contemplative lines into lyrical verses that echo the original’s…
Wisdom
#0105
A Life Of Wisdom, For In Wisdom We Grow
In this reflective note to his friends, the writer urges young people to harness the unique energy of their youth by shaping a clear, personally meaningful life rather than…
Wisdom
#0104
Authenticity Helps Us Learn
Authenticity—when it is truly present—boosts trust, admiration, and understanding; it goes beyond simple appearance to embody fundamental universal principles. The difference…
Life & Stories
#0103
You Are Divine
The post encourages a holistic approach to personal growth—cultivating mind, body, and spirit while embracing nature’s beauty; it urges proactive job seeking, continuous…
Wisdom
#0102
The Sleeping Giant
The post reflects on the importance of hard work and vigilance, describing the mind as both a powerful tool and a precious jewel. It expresses hope that this new generation will…
Outdoors
#0101
The Adventurer
The poem suggests that turning life into art begins with tiny adventures—small discomforts and short journeys—that grow gradually from simple beginnings to grander scenes, guided…
Outdoors
#0100
Bees At The Knees
The post describes a sunny bike ride during which the author applied sunscreen and wore new short pants while riding. While returning home, two mosquitoes bit his knees twice…
Wisdom
#0099
Growing Up Is Sacred
The post celebrates the journey of growing up as a sacred process that turns observation into knowledge and questioning into wisdom; it urges us to observe the world, ask simple…
Art & Music
#0098
Suit of Armour
This poetic post encourages readers to embrace their true selves by forging a personal “armor” of creativity—through painting, sculpting, cosplay, or any artistic endeavor—and…
Wisdom
#0096
Not Merely Forward, But Up
The post urges readers to act immediately and keep moving upward in life—never linger in waiting or fatigue, but continually learn, grow, and shine. It stresses that giving away…
Wisdom
#0095
Never Knowing You Are To Rise
The poem describes a dark, almost mystical trick that makes life feel fleeting and urges us to remember each other so we don’t fade away without regret. It speaks of becoming a…
Wisdom
#0094
Don't Let Anybody Push You Around
The poem celebrates the journey of recognizing and overcoming deceitful people—those who live comfortably in their lies—by taking small, steady steps toward self‑reliance. It…
Fitness
#0093
The Trainer
The post outlines a simple yet disciplined jogging routine that blends movement with mental focus: you take two steps forward and one back each day, treating jogs as an art form…
Wisdom
#0092
Wise World
The post celebrates the necessity of authentic growth and self‑development: it encourages us to rise and emerge with majestic authenticity, building character and pursuing wisdom…
Wisdom
#0091
Be Good To Your Elder Self
In this poetic reflection the author urges us to let our own light shine as a true mirror of ourselves, so that we may be seen and understood without pretension; we should care…
Wisdom
#0090
Youniverse Entropie
The post reflects on the human journey as an intentional act of movement and discovery. From the moment of self‑awareness we are set in motion by a natural need for distance; our…
Wisdom
#0089
Your Superpowers
The post reminds us that our real superpowers come from what we already possess—our body’s natural adaptability and our mind’s spatial, navigational memory—rather than from…
Wisdom
#0088
Do Not Follow, My Friends
The post reflects on how the cumulative choices we make shape our lives and urges us to walk a personal, authentic path rather than following others. It describes life’s random…
Fitness
#0087
Caturday Run
The post is a lyrical recounting of the author’s daily run as dusk falls: his legs feel heavy like “potatoes” yet he keeps going, spotting familiar faces from town and gym along…
Society
#0086
All Of Us Or None
The post reflects on how our minds create boundaries that comfort us yet also deepen poverty and division, arguing that poverty—both material and mental—is like a virus that…
Fitness
#0085
My Little Day
I spent the day resting, went for a jog that left me exhausted but still motivated to finish my poem; I also worked on some simple art programs, started early at six in the…
Books & Writing
#0084
Loomings, from The Whale by Herman Melville
Ishmael reflects on his long‑standing habit of taking to the sea whenever the mood grows grim or the day feels drizzly: he uses sailing as a “substitute for pistol and ball,” a…
Books & Writing
#0083
Uh Oh
The post recounts how the writer struggled for half an hour to generate fresh lines of poetry and felt as if caught in a “poetic drought.” After some frustration they discover…
Wisdom
#0082
Tolerance of Negativity
The post urges readers to resist external negativity and remain self‑confident, suggesting that letting others’ bad moods affect you will make you ill; by standing firm and…
Wisdom
#0081
We Grow To No End
Philosophy and its daughter sciences are presented as tools that express the human mind, forming a thin outer layer through which raw consciousness rises; this view reminds us…
Fitness
#0080
Holy Guacamole
In the post, the author introduces a new workout program called “Holy Molly,” humorously predicting it will turn out to be another folly yet still propel him to jog fast like…
Wisdom
#0079
Consilio et Prudentia
The post traces the lineage of human thought—from the universe’s creation through evolution, consciousness, and humanity to philosophy—arguing that “philosophia” (love of wisdom)…
Wisdom
#0078
Thin Invisible Walls
Using vivid analogies of running, nature, and creative arts, the post explains how personal experience and active practice can clear philosophical fog and lead to true wisdom.
Wisdom
#0077
Universe and You
The author reflects on human existence as an emergent, ever‑increasingly complex phenomenon whose defining feature is conscious awareness—an unmixable, machine‑free power that…
Books & Writing
#0076
Little Treasures in Our Hearts
In this poem, the author describes an inner treasure chest that collects small triumphs and moments of joy, growing over time from a lonely beginning into a rich collection of…
Wisdom
#0075
The Harmony of Growing Up
The post recounts childhood memories and lessons about learning, business, and personal growth, urging the reader to keep in harmony with oneself and pursue authentic choices…
Fitness
#0074
Let Mother Nature Schedule Your Rest
The narrator spends a rainy, gray‑skied day sleeping and feeling refreshed before heading out, then describes their week of endurance training: after a warm‑up week they sprinted…
Wisdom
#0073
None Who Wandered Were Lost
In this reflective post the author urges readers to stay true to their own journey, drawing lessons from both successes and mistakes. Mistakes are valuable but should not be…
Wisdom
#0072
Enlarging Your World
The post reflects on the importance of taking time to think before acting, remaining authentic to oneself while fitting into one's world like a well‑made shoe. It stresses that…
Wisdom
#0071
Epoch by Epoch
The author reflects on life as a sequence of epochs that climb a mountain: each stage builds upon the last, allowing learning, failure, triumph and growth. As we age we anchor…
Outdoors
#0070
Friday and I
A whimsical account of recurring encounters with a raccoon named Friday across various Michigan locations, blending poetic descriptions, playful adventures, and practical camping…
Outdoors
#0069
Whoop De Doo at Nordhouse Dunes
In this whimsical nighttime adventure, the narrator recounts wrestling bears and running from fathers while lamenting a lack of Wi‑Fi, then describing how owls swoop down to snip…
Outdoors
#0068
Riding The Trail
I spent a long day riding my bicycle, feeling both exhilarated and oddly chilled as I navigated through a sudden downpour that drenched me entirely. After a spirited 13‑mile trip…
Education
#0067
Helping The World Really Learn
The author urges students to build their own classroom with online lectures, audiobooks, and start‑up incubators, believing that failure in the first venture is a powerful…
Wisdom
#0066
We Are Not Robots
The post is a whimsical poem that imagines an “instruction book” for life, noting that humans are not robots but creative beings without a literal guidebook; it then lists…
Education
#0065
Unique Greatness
A short poem that stresses the importance of learning every day, keeping thoughts clear, and mastering knowledge through one’s own effort rather than relying on institutions; it…
Fitness
#0064
The Jogger
The post celebrates jogging as an empowering exercise that blends rhythm, rest, and personal confidence: it suggests starting with short jogs of one minute followed by two…
Outdoors
#0063
Morning Fog at Nordhouse Dunes
On a cold morning that began without warning, the narrator watches the sun rise over dunes born of frozen seas while deer emerge to greet it; the dunes part in an unknown art,…
Wisdom
#0059
Maximum over Minimum
Choose the biggest priorities—health, time, and other major life goals—and regularly ask yourself whether each action helps or hinders you, considering its long‑term value and…
Education
#0060
Big Things
The post is a motivational exhortation urging the reader to take charge of their own learning: choose large tasks carefully, treat each step as foundational, and learn from…
Wisdom
#0061
Love Yourself
A reflective piece urging readers to care for themselves amid busy office life: it reminds us that if we neglect ourselves we will frighten others and hurt both parties; we must…
Education
#0062
Don't Be Scared
The post urges readers to rise above fear and self‑hiding, suggesting that by caring for themselves and seeking not just ordinary friends but something “extraordinary,” they can…
Wisdom
#0058
Authenticity
The post reflects on the intertwined nature of authenticity and learning, noting that while not everything can be planned, genuine experience and hard lessons together shape us.…
Education
#0057
Convergence
The post argues that diverse ways of thinking about the world can unite people, provided we discard bad ideas and let the exchange of ideas continue. It stresses that education…
Life & Stories
#0056
Harold and Wally
Bicycling about thirty miles from home on an ancient highway, I stopped at an overpass where I found that the place was not empty; instead it held a love story between Harold and…
Wisdom
#0055
Our Extended Family
A tribute to past and present philosophers whose written gifts on paper have endured as enduring inspirations for future generations.
Wisdom
#0054
Become A Great Being
The post urges the reader to actively change their life by taking decisive steps—symbolized by “grabbing the keys” and embarking on a journey—to break free from a self‑imposed…
Wisdom
#0053
A Warrior is She that thrives and triumphs where’er She be
A “Warrior” is described as an empowered woman who turns misfortune into illumination and never lets herself be broken; she learns whatever she desires, drawing strength from…
Programming
#0052
I Could Talk About Them All Day
On a quiet Wednesday, I spent the day programming while reflecting on my bicycle, birds, rain, and a new website domain; after preparing for a ride, I took my bike through…
Wisdom
#0051
At the Center of The Being
The post celebrates the idea that each person possesses a unique “center”—an inner collection of experiences, passions, and qualities—that defines their identity and fuels…
Life & Stories
#0050
Amazing Grace
In the poem, the narrator wakes to tackle a full day of spring cleaning and maintenance tasks. While sorting kitchenware and preparing his tools—slippers, ladder, scissors,…
Education
#0049
School Is Not For Us - Run, Child. Run From The Bus.
The post describes a restless, energetic young person who wants to avoid the routine of school buses and instead share with their parents that “school is crazy.” They claim they…
Education
#0048
Yearn To Learn
In this post the author argues that true learning happens when concepts are linked together rather than isolated; using a city‑navigation metaphor, they explain how jumping from…
Education
#0047
Trickster Fool
Written as a poem, the piece contemplates education as a trickster that hands out disjointed snippets of knowledge, leaving the student feeling robbed of a complete school…
Wisdom
#0046
Unbreakable and Unlimited
Captain’s Log Supplemental, Quarantine, Day Forty is an inspirational reflection on human ambition and learning. The author celebrates humanity’s capacity to reach great…
Wisdom
#0045
Flight and Light
Captain’s log reflects on how the finite duration of our light lets us learn and rise, but if it were infinite our wings and intellect would fail.
Life & Stories
#0044
Tomato With Sprinkles
In his Day 39 Quarantine log, the author describes accidentally spilling salad onto tomato juice, creating a surprisingly tasty sprinkled drink that he intends to enjoy every day.
Fitness
#0043
Amazing Diet
The author logs a successful Quarantine diet, celebrating weight loss by mixing various fruit jams and spices into simple salads.
Programming
#0042
I Miss Old Programming Languages
In Day 37 of his Quarantine log, the writer reflects on a creative but exhausting week marked by rhyming “seven” with “eleven” and “heaven,” while juggling coding tasks across…
Life & Stories
#0041
Everybody Counts
Captain’s Log, Quarantine, Day Thirty Six records a reflective day marked by mixed experiences that required strength and perseverance. The entry highlights teamwork, noting that…
Books & Writing
#0040
Every Now And Then
In his Day 35 Quarantine log, the captain describes a creative routine: he plans to write poetry to fill his hard drive, cycling through subjects from cats and bureaucrats to…
Life & Stories
#0039
Buckle and Goat
The writer recounts completing a substantial program and feeling ready for new projects while simultaneously tackling a poem that proves challenging because its subject remains…
Education
#0038
Rise To The Greatness
In his thirty‑third day of quarantine, the captain reflects that days pass swiftly yet knowledge can be accumulated in hours through video lectures or audiobooks; this learning…
Outdoors
#0037
Iron Horse
On Day 32 of his “Quarantine,” the narrator reflects on a long bicycle trip that starts early in the morning and takes him through varied scenery—from dew‑slicked trails to…
Life & Stories
#0036
Super Salad
The author completes a day of programming, then shifts gears to create a flavorful salad by topping it with strawberry jam.
Programming
#0035
Computers Are Slow
In this one-page log dated Day Thirty of Quarantine, the narrator recounts a day spent debugging and cleaning up code, feeling both dirty and eventually proud after resolving…
Art & Music
#0034
Artist and Art
Captain’s log for day twenty‑nine in Quarantine records a creative routine that blends graphic design, programming, and music. The writer reflects on the joy of making art with…
Books & Writing
#0033
Cogitate and Percolate.
In the log entry dated Quarantine Day 28, the narrator describes an evening spent reflecting on the craft of poetry—expressing excitement for a “little poetry date,” intent to…
Books & Writing
#0032
I write.
In this nighttime log from “Captain’s Log, Quarantine, Day Twenty‑Seven,” the writer describes how they wait until 11 p.m. to begin composing rhymes, feeling ready for bed but…
Life & Stories
#0031
As Good As Fingers
In his Captain’s Log dated Day Twenty‑Six of Quarantine, the author recounts how he has abandoned forks and now exclusively uses metal chopsticks to eat everything from pork to…
Education
#0030
Citizens of The World
Captain’s log for “Quarantine” Day 25 recounts that Bernie has departed and reflects on the weight of expectations and the rhythm of hits and misses in life; it then turns into…
Life & Stories
#0029
History of the World
Day Twenty‑Four of my “Quarantine” log finds me preparing for bed in a relaxed routine: dressed in workout clothes, stretching left and right, fluffing pillows, and settling into…
Programming
#0028
Peanut Butter and Jelly
A log entry from “Quarantine Fiveever” Day 23 describes a hectic day filled with late‑night programming and breakfast of peanut butter and jelly; the author mixes rhyme and code,…
Programming
#0027
Save The Files
In “Captain’s Log, Eternal, Quarantine, Day Twenty‑Two,” the narrator describes a rainy day with a sky no longer blue, during which sneezes trigger power outages and a…
Fitness
#0026
Make Each Day Count
**Summary:** In this one‑paragraph log entry dated Day Twenty‑One, the writer describes a moment of renewed vitality during quarantine: birdsong and sunshine greet them after…
Life & Stories
#0025
The Ballad of Meow
Captain’s Log: Quarantine—Day Twenty—records the author’s whimsical reflection on the rhyme of “twenty” with “plenty,” his attempt to craft a ballad while cooking little sausages…
Life & Stories
#0024
All Things Special
In the log of Day 19 of Quarantine, the writer muses on how the days seem to rhyme with “quarantine” (a playful misspelling of quarantine) and shares their day’s creative…
Programming
#0022
Workout Video
I spend the day debugging a Node‑based Sound Machine project—battling octicon bugs in a Sapper static setup—while humorously feeling like Superman and musing about turning my…
Life & Stories
#0021
Missing Underpants
In this log entry for Day Sixteen of his quarantine, the narrator humorously attempts a serious tone—citing “Wolverine” as an example—but quickly admits to a lack of time for…
Life & Stories
#0020
Squirty Squirrels
On the fifteenth day of his quarantine log, the author describes a frustrating encounter with squirrels that repeatedly steal his trail mix—an act that has even caused them…
Life & Stories
#0019
Lawn Flurries
On the fourteenth day of my quarantine, I observe that local squirrels regard me with admiration; they are ravenously hungry yet their stash of trail mix has vanished, leaving…
Life & Stories
#0018
Must Dance
In the log entry “Day Thirteen of Quarantine,” the narrator reflects on their solitary routine during lockdown, watching their screen and clinging to life while sipping coffee,…
Life & Stories
#0017
The Birds Are Going Wild Outside My Window
The birds have started flapping wildly outside my window, and I think this is because of the plump squirrels I've been feeding nearby—dammit.
Life & Stories
#0016
The Squirrels Attack
On Day 12 of Quarantine, the captain records receiving a trail‑mix delivery from the postman, only to find that the local squirrels—whom he had been regularly feeding—swiftly…
Wisdom
#0015
As Young As Your Faith by Douglas MacArthur
The post muses that true age is measured not by years but by the state of one’s heart: when it remains filled with faith, hope, confidence and the memory of beauty, the soul…
Wisdom
#0014
Brave Man by Inazo Nitobe
A truly brave man keeps his spirit calm and unruffled, even when faced with surprise, battle, catastrophe, or earthquake—he remains cool and composed, able to write poetry or hum…
Wisdom
#0013
Demon by Friedrich Nietzsche
In a poetic meditation, the narrator envisions a demon telling him that his life will repeat itself endlessly—every joy, sorrow, thought, and even the smallest details (the…
Life & Stories
#0012
I Went To The Woods by Henry David Thoreau
I ventured into the woods with a deliberate intention: to strip life down to its bare essentials and see if I could truly live it fully before dying. I sought not a superficial…
Wisdom
#0011
If by Rudyard Kipling
The poem lists a series of qualities that define a true man: calmness when others falter, self‑trust amid doubt, patience without fatigue, honesty and humility in speech, dreams…
Books & Writing
#0010
Invictus by William Ernest Henley
In a dark, storm‑filled night, the speaker thanks the gods, declares having borne hardship uncomplained, and proclaims himself the master of his fate.
Books & Writing
#0009
Kosmos by Walt Whitman
The post celebrates the richness of Earth and its inhabitants, describing a world where diversity thrives and nature’s vastness—its cycles, moods, and bounty—is embraced as both…
Books & Writing
#0008
Make Me Young by Kurt Vonnegut Jr
In this brief exchange, the narrator recalls hearing Kilgore Trout speak as if he were the narrator’s father, with a plaintive repetition of the phrase: “Make me young, make me…
Books & Writing
#0007
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost
In the poem the narrator describes traveling through snow‑blanketed woods near a village where someone’s house lies, stopping briefly to watch the forest transform into white and…
Wisdom
#0006
The Man in the Arena by Theodore Roosevelt
The poem celebrates the true hero—the active participant in life’s arena—rather than the passive observer or critic. It praises those who, through sweat and dust, diligently…
Wisdom
#0005
Grow Strong My Comrade by Will Durant
The poem urges a companion to grow sturdy and remain firm even when they stumble. It speaks of how the broken pieces of the speaker’s song will eventually weave into a richer…
Wisdom
#0004
Secular Cadet by Anonymous
The post is a solemn pledge by a group of “warriors” who promise to pursue excellence with sincerity and truth. They vow that their philosophy will be empowered and authentic,…
Wisdom
#0003
Song Of Kosmos
The post celebrates an individual who actively constructs his own reality, balances understanding with action, and never settles for half‑truths or easy wrongs. He rises after…
Wisdom
#0002
Don't Aim At Success by Viktor E. Frankl
The author argues that success and happiness are not achieved by actively pursuing them but rather arise as unintended results of wholehearted dedication to a cause larger than…
Wisdom
#0001
Desiderata by Max Ehrmann
The poem urges the reader to find calm amid life’s clamor by cultivating quiet speech, attentive listening, and gentle relations with others; it advises modest self‑comparison,…