Author: Simon
More Serendipity
“Be on the lookout for serendipitous moments.” Obligations, commitments, fears and inertia all combine to make us miss the serendipity that surrounds us. Backyard Scuba is a method to surreptiti... Read More
Forks in the Road
“There are many forks in the road of life. At every one, most people choose safety and possessions over risk and learning.” The Nesselroth silverware from Germany is the best “fork” photo I co... Read More
Prosperity
“If you want a better future, trust markets, not bureaucrats.” The Brittlebush are blooming in central Arizona. It is an annual two or three week phenomenon and it turns much of the desert... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Jetsam
Jetsam Noun: Unwanted material or goods that have been thrown overboard from a vessel. Often to lighten the ship during a storm. Example: “To try and save the ship they heaved the cannon overboa... Read More
Winning the Lottery
On April 1, 2013 I won the lottery to hike Mt Whitney. Lillian and I completed the hike on September 9, 2013. It was epic. Yes that is Guitar Lake. It means you have finished the 100 switchbacks and o... Read More
The UnLego
Lego is amazing! The parts fit together with incredible precision. Not like real life where the parts don’t fit and everything is a compromise. In real life perfection is not possible. And this ... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Flotsam
Flotsam Noun: The wreckage of a ship or its cargo found floating on the sea or washed up on the shore. Example: “The flotsam from the sunken ship was approaching the windward shore.” Flots... Read More