Moon Theory

Posted on March 29, 2024March 20, 2024 by Simon

The setting moon seen from the “Senior Summit” of Piestewa Peak. But this is not just the setting moon. This one is the “Wolf Moon.” When we saw this moon were speculating abou... Read More

Endurance Hiking

Posted on March 25, 2024March 15, 2024 by Simon

“I like to hike long distances. I want to feel the high that comes from exertion and to see strange things that are not near the road.” Photo is from our day of hiking in the Dolomites in Northern... Read More

Price

Posted on February 14, 2024January 8, 2024 by Simon

“The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.” Henry David Thoreau The Red Rocks of Sedona. Thoreau was wise but unrealistic. He needs qualifiers. Life is not an on/off switch.... Read More

Action

Posted on February 7, 2024January 8, 2024 by Simon

“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” St Francis of Assisi At a famous breakfast place in Healdsburg CA they have an equally... Read More

Adjusting

Posted on January 15, 2024January 6, 2024 by Simon

“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” William Arthur Ward The photo was taken in Chesapeake Bay in July of 2022 from aboard Ad... Read More

Destiny

Posted on January 3, 2024January 1, 2024 by Simon

“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” Ralph Waldo Emerson A lone cow at sunset in Healdsburg.... Read More

Words Seldom Seen: Enochlophobia

Posted on January 2, 2024January 1, 2024 by Simon

Enochlophobia Noun: A fear of crowds. Example: “My Enochlophobia keeps me from enjoying many crowded venues.” Pronunciation: Enoch lo phobia The photo is of the setting sun shining on the ... Read More

Doing Business

Posted on November 30, 2023November 12, 2023 by Simon

“Business is more exciting than any game” Kitty O’Neill Collins Photo is of a traditional factory on the Chicago River. It is discharging what appeared to be vast amounts of clean water.... Read More

Words Seldom Seen: Gallivanting

Posted on November 20, 2023November 12, 2023 by Simon

Gallivanting Verb: To travel from place to place in search of pleasure, new experiences or excitement. Example: “When they retired they went gallivanting around the world.” Alternate spell... Read More

Idea Filter

Posted on November 15, 2023November 12, 2023 by Simon

“Some ideas are so stupid only intellectuals believe them.” Thomas Sowell An idea that probably fits this definition is that we can stop the spread of “invasive species.” The photo sho... Read More

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Simon Burrow

Quirky thoughts from an old man.

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