“If you do something that you’re proud of, that someone else understands, that is a thing of beauty that wasn’t there before – you can’t beat that.”
— Teller
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by Patrick Rhone, Master Generalist
“If you do something that you’re proud of, that someone else understands, that is a thing of beauty that wasn’t there before – you can’t beat that.”
— Teller
As I prepare for a trip to NYC this weekend, I’m reminded about how much I love the Explorer SLIM toiletry bag by Gravel. Holds exactly all I need for a short trip and nothing more. The nice slim profile tosses easily into any bag or rucksack. Well designed and made. Recommended.
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I was honored to be a guest on Erica Boucher’s All Ways Evolving podcast to discuss Minimalism, living with “Maximalists”, and living a life of intention. Please listen.
My now page, updated.
And now, gelato at Cossetta’s.

“One goofy, one good!”
Out to see our friend Rosie’s dance piece Weave at The Ordway.

Reading is socially accepted disassociation. You flip a switch and you’re not there anymore. It’s better than heroin. More effective and cheaper and legal.
— Mary Karr
Speaking of reading, The Room of Requirement episode of This American Life is even better than everyone is saying it is. If you love libraries, if you believe in the power of them, you’ll love this. So important.
Nicholas Bate has some ideas on how you can find more time for reading.
2013 Surly Darkness for Christmas. I have the best best friend.
