It started as a casual reach into the drawer—just looking for something to jot with. What came out was a Pentech No. 2 pencil, slightly worn, the eraser still intact, that classic graphite tip ready for action. I didn’t expect anything special. But then—bam. Something clicked. I’m not saying it was spiritual, but it was … Continue reading Pentech No. 2 for the Win!
I absolutely demand of you and everyone I know that they be widely read in every damn field there is, in every religion and art form and don’t tell me you don’t have time! There’s plenty of time. You need all of these cross-references. You never know when your head is going to use this … Continue reading Fuel for the Noggin
I love the change that technology brings us. I hate it, but I love it. Techy things are glorious—when they work—and I truly admire the genius that goes into creating earth-shattering tools. Remember when the Web was new and Yahoo! came along with a hand-curated directory? (Yes, it's true—cubicle-row after cubicle-row of real humans once … Continue reading Google, Say Adios
Hello Mindtrekker Friends: Going forward, most of my writing will be on Substack, a platform that's more suited to how I work. I think you'll like it better too. I'll still keep Mindtrekker up for awhile, but please do pop over to Life v5.0 on Substack and subscribe. You can find it here: https://lifev5.substack.com/ Thanks, … Continue reading Moving to a New Platform
From a recent novel I enjoyed, The Shadows We Hide by Allen Eskens, there's a pertinent interchange between Joe (our hero), and Bob, an older and wiser trusted friend. Bob: One day I was siting on a balcony overlooking the Alps, trying to remember if I had ever been happy in my life, … Continue reading Where? When? Who!
Most of us run around like the proverbial headless chickens, chasing after stuff... more money, a better house and job, or a new partner. On and on it goes. Amor fati -- love of one's fate -- is the ancient stoic philosophy that suggests we need to spend more time -- a lot more … Continue reading Embrace What Ya Got
This is Mentor Mike. He's a new character here at Mindtrekker, and he'll be stopping by from time to time. I created Mike to help me share with you -- and myself-- some of who I am. And who I was. And perhaps a little of who I'd like to be. Or, maybe just some … Continue reading Meet Mentor Mike
Do you love reading but don't care for mysteries? I have a writer for you to check out. Irish author Tana French writes about modern Irish village life with a mystery inside. French's books are more drama, history, local culture, and character-driven stories than mysteries. The mystery takes a back seat to the incredible … Continue reading Great Mystery Novels for Non-Mystery Readers
Dad was the ultimate be-in-the-now sort of guy. I've written about his approach to life often and his fun in just farting around (his words). There was no person I knew growing up who enjoyed just being more than Dad, and I've written more about that here: Being in the Moment and Master of the … Continue reading Envelopes and Dancing Animals
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