A Honky Tonk Philosophy: A Tribute to My Friend Peter
A heartfelt tribute to a friendship and a simple philosophy: love your family, love your friends, and do what’s in front of you.
Philosophy + Existence
29 posts
Mr. Castine’s Lessons in Silence
In the quiet pauses of life, we uncover hidden music—moments that offer clarity, humor, and a fresh perspective on the everyday chaos.
‘Til death do us part
A short, beautiful excerpt from a larger piece about love, loss, and the quiet courage of saying goodbye.
Bare truths: Munich’s unexpected lessons
Embark on a midnight journey in Germany with a lost tourist. Discover the beauty of doubt, questions, and Munich's unexpected sunbathers.
The Avocado Effect: Small Moments Matter
Explore life's small joys, from dad jokes about avocados to unexpected connections. Discover why the best moments often happen offstage.
Just be: the simplest advice you’ll ever ignore
Discover why the frantic race to achieve is overrated, and why sometimes, just being alive is the greatest achievement of all. A humorous take on the meaning of life.
Wrestling with “all”: the call of “Black Lives Matter”
I say “Black Lives Matter” because “all” didn’t cover Black when they said “All men are created equal.”I…
The first enemy and the last
“I don’t think it’s our purpose to understand. Except one thing—we’re soldiers. We have to know what we’re…
Faith’s wide horizon: beyond the narrow way
This is a story of a journey from the suffocating embrace of “The narrow way” to a broader, more inclusive path.
The religion of kindness
“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” Dalai Lama When it comes to clarity, few do…