Roy Hobbs and A Country for Old Men

I’m 51 years old, and today I felt like a kid again. During our season-opener game in my “old man … Continue reading Roy Hobbs and A Country for Old Men

Philosophy, Writing

6, 30, 50: Patterns of Life

Humans love patterns. We see them everywhere: simple and elegant, complex and beautiful, rich in meaning, mysterious and altogether confounding. … Continue reading 6, 30, 50: Patterns of Life

Philosophy, Writing

Philosophy and the Mind of an Angry Ant

The morning sun danced playfully through the bright green leaves high above my head; only the sound of a gentle breeze, … Continue reading Philosophy and the Mind of an Angry Ant

Philosophy, Writing

Zen, Baseball and the Space-Time Continuum

I used to experience it nearly every game. The catcher would give me the signal. I would nod my assent, … Continue reading Zen, Baseball and the Space-Time Continuum