Category: Trees
Words Seldom Seen: Boreal
Boreal Adjective: Of the north, usually related to forests. Example: “The boreal forest in the Mongol territory was made up of Birch, Poplar and Conifer trees.”... Read More
Lessons from History
“That people do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of the lessons that history has to teach us.” Aldous Huxley... Read More
Sex on Sunday
A Welsh Baptist preacher was asked whether it was permissible to have sex on Sundays. He replied, “Yes, so long as you don’t enjoy it.” Theodore Dalrymple, Mass Lysteria 1988 Subtitle “The Mea... Read More
Helping the Homeless
When thinking about the homeless and what to do about them, one common trope is that housing need to be more “affordable.” We were in Arcata California a few weeks ago where housing is hal... Read More
Understanding
“One who understands the truth of things will be wise and happy.” Hugh Downs at age 95 From: Old Man CountryBy Thomas R Cole... Read More
Love Everybody
“Love everybody and tell the truth.” Maharaj-ji From: Old Man CountryBy Thomas R Cole Another picturesque old tree on the slopes of Mt Baldy. Taken in 2015... Read More
A Great Life
“I’ve had a great life. If I die today I would not feel cheated.” Rabbi Sam Karff From: Old Man CountryBy Thomas R Cole Photo is from the Mt. Baldy area in Southern California. There are hun... Read More