Letter Project

In observance of the Year of New Things, I have started a letter project.  My goal is to hand write 100 letters by the end of December.  There is no grand purpose other than to spend some time thinking about and corresponding with others.  If you'd like to enter into a dialogue but are unsure if I have your information contact me by whatever medium you like.

Wishing you all the best.

On the trail

I came across the unmistakable tracks of the mostly domesticated Patrick.

His path wandered by obvious signs of others from his species.

Here he seems to have diverted from his mate.

Another sign of Patrick's species.  This dwelling appears empty though his species is known to acquire their homes from the previous occupants.

The as the snow increased in intensity, it became more difficult to track Patrick.

The structure in the background is a gathering place for Patrick's species.  He hasn't been there, however, others of his kind congregate there for undetermined but seemingly ritual like behavior.

This is a dwelling where a higher concentration of Patrick’s species call home.

Finally, Patrick’s tracks led to this dwelling.  Typically, both he and his mate journey a similar path in the early mornings and return here.  They emerge a short time later, share a path down the hill, but then diverge near the base.  I hope to track Patrick after this divergence in the future.

Be It Resolved

My wife and I were out for a run first thing New Year's Day.  She brought up the idea of finding a theme by which we could organize our resolutions.  After a discussion about prioritizing experiences over material things and some talk about branding preferences, we came up with the following:

Be it resolved that the year 2012 be known to us as "The Year of New Things".

And by "Things" we generally mean doing things we haven't done before.  To chronicle our year, I will blog about the new places we explore and the novel experiences and people we encounter.  For example,  we enjoyed dim sum for brunch on New Year's Day with friends.  I had a wonderful time and would endorse making this both a regular thing and a New Year's Day tradition.

Hope you enjoy the rest of year!


Preview: Winter activity and things aquatic coming this weekend.