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The main living area of our home is one of those open concept spaces. Colorful and filled with natural sunlight from oversized windows on three sides with a vaulted, geometric ceiling. It’s there I’m witness to a daily miracle. The…
Since I was a teenager I’ve thought about writing a book but never made it a reality. I’m the guy who says he wants to be an author, but have never been willing to make the emotional, lifestyle and prioritization…
Early in my career as a sound engineer, I learned about shaping tones. I searched for how to improve the aural qualities of an instrument or a room, by adding what my ears told me was missing. Not enough rumble? …
Outrage is everywhere. Self described patriots rage over athletes’ chosen method of self-expression. Billionaires believe a 15% tax burden is oppressive. Coffee drinkers incensed by the threatening Starbucks holiday cup. We may live in the first period of human history…
Last night, Bella took the stage as Rosie, the lead role in the Taunton High production of “Bye, Bye Birdie”. She’s been part of the drama club as long as I can remember and committed an immense amount of work…
One of the fundamental concepts Buddhism helps us understand is impermanence. In many ways, the death of a loved one is the ultimate manifestation of that notion and one that causes humans the deepest type of suffering. Alternately, death can…
How many times can the same man stand in the same river? Once. Because neither the man or the river are ever the same. The buddha taught that there are 3 universal characteristics of life. Dukkha (suffering), Anatta (non-self) and…
All suffering in this world arises from wishing ourselves to be happy. All happiness in this world arises from wishing others to be happy.
I'm still trying to figure out who I am, but I consider myself some combination of father, husband, traveler, sound engineer, photographer, contrarian, organizer, meditator, coffee lover, bass player, foodie, thinker, philanthropist, technologist, runner, aspiring writer and entrepreneur.
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