I recently finished the final book of Steven King’s epic Magnum Opus, “The Dark Tower”. A phenomenal epic journey of Roland the Gunslinger and his troupe of comrades and how they overcome the impossible to fight evil and reach the tower. I loved it. Shortly before the very end of the final book, the part … Continue reading The Journey is the Destination
Why I love the rain – and why you should too!
A few months ago I moved to Florianopolis, Brazil. A place touted for it's beaches and nature and good weather…however, it's been raining probably about 70% of the time I've been here. But I'm not here to complain…I love it! Don’t get me wrong, I’m a beach and sun kinda guy. I can only deal … Continue reading Why I love the rain – and why you should too!
The World We Can’t See
"The ordinary everyday consciousness that we have leaves out MORE than it takes in. And because of this it leaves out things that are terribly important. It leaves out things that would, if we did know them, allay our anxieties and fears and horrors. And If we could extend our awareness to include those things … Continue reading The World We Can’t See
The Philosophy of “Nois”
As I dive into the culture of Brazil and the nuances of Portuguese language, there are always some fun cultural insights that come along with the learning process. Moments of understanding in seeing how language is a reflection of culture and values. Most recently this has manifested in the use of the word “nois" - … Continue reading The Philosophy of “Nois”
A braindump note to my readers on a Saturday
I don’t think I’ve ever written a letter to my audience, directly addressed something to my readers. A thought piece where I simply tell you whats on my mind in the world of Troy. So hey readers! What’s good!? Hope you’re smiling and dancing and living life with a smile! I don’t utilise my newsletter … Continue reading A braindump note to my readers on a Saturday