We’re all shades of wheat.
“We’re all shades of wheat.” This guy speaks truth. The gluten-free crowd may have questions, but I think he’s onto something.
It’s better to succeed & stumble
Notes along the way
Connect.
Explore.
Create.
Be.
Give.
Ideas, experiences, observations, and questions worth noticing. A few things worth trying, and plenty still worth wondering about.
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The Five Practices
01 Connect Some things are better shared.
People. Places. God. Nature. A long conversation or a quick laugh with a stranger. There seem to be a lot of ways to feel connected, and probably a few we haven’t noticed yet.
- People
- Place
- Creation
- Spirit
02 Explore There’s more out there.
New places. New flavors. Different cultures. Strange ideas. Familiar places seen differently. Exploring can take us across the world or a few blocks from home. Either way, there always seems to be something else to discover.
- Travel
- Food
- Culture
- Curiosity
03 Create Make something.
Ideas. Art. Food. Businesses. Families. Gardens. Solutions. Terrible first drafts. Humans seem to have this strange urge to make things that weren’t here before. CREATE is where that impulse gets interesting.
- Ideas
- Art
- Work
- Making
04 Be Be here for it.
Life moves fast. Pay attention while you’re here. Find some quiet. Listen for the still small voice. Notice the beauty, sit with the sorrow, and make room for the mystery of a life that is happening right now.
- Presence
- Stillness
- Peace
- Wonder
05 Give Pass something along.
Time. Money. Attention. A meal. A skill. A ride. A second chance. There are probably more ways to give than there are things to give. Some cost a lot. Some cost almost nothing. Somehow, both can matter.
- Time
- Attention
- Gifts
- Generosity
Connection can lead to exploration. Exploration can inspire creation. Creation can become a gift. Giving can deepen connection. Being makes space for all of them.
Recent Field Notes
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IHOP
Hold on tight because this IHOP tale isn't your standard breakfast experience. We stepped inside, took one look, and decided it was time to make a speedy exit. Here's the scoop: There was a woman…
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Denny’s Restaurant
Came for The Burger Den, stayed for the Denny’s. Literally. Google Maps somehow lists 3 restaurants at this location. Hint…there is only one. It’s Denny’s. Apparently Denny’s has started creating alter egos. No worries though.…
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The Burger Den
Came for The Burger Den, stayed for the Denny’s. Literally. Google Maps somehow lists 3 restaurants at this location. Hint…there is only one. It’s Denny’s. Apparently Denny’s has started creating alter egos. No worries though.…
Waffle House
Nearly 20 years since my last visit to this Waffle House, I walked in on a Tuesday morning around 10am and the place was packed. Clearly, I am the one who has been doing breakfast…
Just be present
No app will help, no book to read, no distraction is needed. Just be present.
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