To Think

November 24, 2022

Thinking requires our mind to identify personal impressions in conceptual terms.

Obsidian Update: Dictionary, Keywords, or a Lexicon?

November 23, 2022

I had yet to plan on creating another Obsidian update; however, I wanted to review my thinking process behind using keywords inside a Zettelkasten.

Backlog Trip Reports

November 22, 2022

If you haven’t had a chance to watch the “Limitless” series on Disney+ starring Chris Hemsworth, I highly recommend taking a look. The series is a beautiful production by National Geographic and explores different ways we can live better and possibly longer. I watched episode 5 on memory today, and it shouldn’t have come as a surprise; the memory expert challenge is a two-day trek with Chris and his friend finding their way to a specific location. Walking through nature, using our brains to figure out the best route, it turns out, is extremely valuable in keeping our minds alert and active. As if I needed any more excuses to get out and hike. The following backlog trip report can be found at the link below.

The Beehive. Hildale - UT, quad (yes, Hildale is spelled with one ‘L,’ not two.)

Be Kind to Past Versions of Yourself

November 21, 2022

“Be Kind to Past Versions of Yourself” is part of the blog series “Meme Monday,” devoted to memes (and cartoons) that have made me laugh, cry, or relive a memory. Thanks to all the fabulously creative people we never knew existed.

Jerry's Cloud

November 20, 2022

Both of us loved basketball, and when Jerry told me there was a pick-up game every Saturday morning, I quickly asked if I could join.

“View through Twin Pines Arch” copyright BrickBarnBlog2022

Twin Pines Arch (Zion National Park)

November 19, 2022

Twin Pines Arch is a sliver of rock extending from one of the cliff bands. It is visible from Hwy-9 if you know where to look; however, it also blends perfectly with the surrounding rock.

What I'm Reading (The Week of November 13, 2022)

November 19, 2022

Here is a list of what I read this week.

Backlog Trip Reports

November 18, 2022

Brian Head Ski Resort opened full-time today, and although I didn’t go (I haven’t picked up my season pass), my lovely wife Linda was up early and excited for the day. Linda is a level 2 ski instructor and bounces between the two local mountains teaching skiing and having a ball. She was going to find the best time for me to get my pass. As it turned out, she could get everything set up and came home with my pass in hand, ready for use at any time going forward. Unfortunately, I spent the entire morning working on the computer. Below is a link to a previously unpublished Trip Report from my early essay-writing days.

Observation Benchmark. Temple of Sinawava - UT, quad (Zion National Park)

I Love Working with the Public

November 17, 2022

(said no one ever)

Zettelkasten Methodology, Obsidian Daily Journal, and Footnotes

November 16, 2022

I first tried footnoting my Zettel notes in mid-October 2020, and after a few sputtering starts, I finally settled into a steady rhythm that helped make my Zettelkasten come alive.