Thank you. I'm so glad someone noticed this! I tried to make each stanza work on its as a poem (breadcrumbs). : )

Thank you. That right path can change so much throughout life as well.

I'm sure the tire tread soles lasts a lifetime! It's always fascinating to pick up bits of history like this about the things you own. I appreciate it! Blessings to you and I wish you a great weekend.

Sorry to hear you had to go through that. I had my share of that too, more so in middle school. I was stick-thin, had thick glasses, and got good grades so I was an easy target. I've discovered most of

A lot of daily readers are structured around specific dates but 365 Tao is different. There are just 365 passages, unassigned to date, and you can begin at the first one whenever you start the book. Or

Yeah, you really can't go wrong with the brand. I know a lot of people who wear the Redwing Moc Toes here in the wintertime (but I wouldn't advise it). You really have to make sure they're conditioned

Those tools are very useful. I have a ratcheting screwdriver with the different tips that are stored in the handle and use that a lot. I carry the smallest of the Swiss Army knives because it fits easily

I've carried a copy of 365 Tao with me since the early 1990s ('93, I think?). There's something magical about it—for me it's pulled the veil of the universe back a bit and I can see how it's conspiring

You're welcome!

I agree! It would be fun to get a custom-made suit. That's one thing I've never done before.

They certainly are versatile. You can even get away with wearing them with an unstructured blazer like this. You're welcome!

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks.

I wore them for a few hours yesterday and they were amazingly comfortable. I'm not quite sure about the longevity of the sole but Crown does offer a resoling service for them. Considering the softness

The really great thing about buying handmade things is the amount of joy you receive isn't in direct relation to the price—often it's the same from a $10 item as it is from a $300 one. The amount of

Lol, it was about the same wait-time as the Tesla too. I looked back and I placed my order on 5/18. I had them in my cart for weeks before I finally worked up the nerve to buy them. You should do it! You

Yes, once you get past the initial sticker-shock you discover buying quality is usually less expensive in the long run!

Hmm, that sub-reddit sounds like something I need to check out. Peugeot makes a pepper mill? Do you have any other items that you use every day that would fit into this category? For me, I'd add my Swiss

Thank you! That Wiki article is fascinating. The boots pictured look exactly the same as the Crowns. I had no idea the shoe-style originated in South Africa. I had assumed the design was more recent because

Thank you! Some of the craft breweries here are in various states of collapsing, post-Covid, but we still have our fair share. Indeed, alcohol (when consumed responsibly), adds to the pleasure of life!

These are some great things for all of us to ruminate about. I can tell you from experience, it doesn't get any easier as you continue down the path of life. In fact, I'd argue a lot of people are more