poetry, photography and reflections on life, aging, and dharma
For the last couple of years, I’ve written here on Oldbones and posted photos on a couple of other sites. These all began as a bit of a dare, a challenge to myself to show more and to protect less. And while the response from those who’ve generously taken the time to read, view … Read more
The Shambhala teachings speak of “effortless effort,” the quality of effort without struggle. I’ve never been very good at this myself – at one point in my career my nickname was “the bulldozer.” But I’m workin’ on it…
Two untitled pieces from a spring afternoon in the mountains (after dogen…) one day while out walking, the mountain may turn and hand you your heart – here this is your heart, don’t lose it near here lies the road home a cloudless blue sky holding the mountain countless winged … Read more