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Mazama Retreat

I need lots of sleep. I fell into bed last night around 10:30 and woke up just after 8. The first thing I did (after taking care of my dog Jessie), I sat down to write. Just whatever. I opened my journal, picked up a pen, and started writing. About a dream. I wrote what […]

Posted 25 October 2016 † Mark § Letting Go ‡ Comments (0) °

Mazama Retreat

With some improvisation, my Pappardelle al Ragu di Cinghiale came together and proved delicious. All natural, hormone- and antibiotic-free pork; organic carrots, onion, celery and Italian parsley; house-grown organic garlic, rosemary and thyme; organic whole wheat flour and tomato paste; Scarpetta’s Fricco Rosso Tuscan blend; Costco’s pecorino romano, and fresh pappardelle. I think I’m going […]

Posted 24 October 2016 † Mark § Letting Go ‡ Comments (0) °

Going to My Church

Highway 20, North Cascades National Park, Tuesday, October 23. 2012:

Posted 24 October 2012 † Mark § ‡ Comments (0) °

This Agnostic Gets Down on His Knees

First thing you do, get down on your knees.  If you want prayer to work for you, I believe you have to get down on your knees.  On your knees, you will feel humble, and I believe you have to practice humility as a precondition to getting any benefit from prayer.  You have to humble […]

Posted 09 November 2010 † Mark § ‡ Comments (0) °