Tag Archives: arizona

mister pants, part 24

Posted on May 9, 2020 by gary

“Turning Plato and Hegel on their heads I sometimes choose to think, no doubt perversely, that man is a dream, thought an illusion, and only rock is real. Rock and sun.” — Edward Abbey — You get so caught up … Continue reading →

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for what it’s earth

Posted on April 22, 2020 by gary

On the last day of the world,I would want to plant a tree.— W.S. Merwin Being old, I can remember when Earth Day was a big deal. We had Lofty Ideas like “saving the planet” and “protecting the ozone layer” … Continue reading →

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once upon an interstate

Posted on August 30, 2019 by gary

I know when night is gone that a new world’s born at dawn. — the prophet robert nolan We’re in New Mexico. Or maybe Arizona. Or somewhere in Texas if I got back on the interstate going the wrong direction. … Continue reading →

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yeah. what he said.

Posted on August 16, 2019 by gary

Wildness is not a luxury, but a necessity of the human spirit. — the prophet edward abbey If you want to get away from the world sometime, go stick your feet in a tiny lake. Look up at the towering … Continue reading →

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life on the arizona trail

Posted on August 9, 2019 by gary

After having read a series of books written by Appalachian Trail hikers, we set out on our own adventure: Hiking the entire Arizona Trail. The endeavor is not to be taken lightly. The planning is just as hard as the … Continue reading →

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