Last time we went to the post office there were NATIONAL PARK stamps! today we went to the post office and there were BIOLUMINESCENT LIFE stamps! sometimes it’s the little things Thanks to all my patrons and a special big extra thanks to Lisa Jenkins, Kate Webb, Matthew Noe, Sandra M. Odell and Erik Owomoyela.

Thing 1: We’re on holidays. Thing 2: Are we doing it right? Thing 1: To get it right, I think we’re not supposed to stress about getting it right. Thing 2: I guess I’m not very good at holidays. I’m better at holidays than I used to be, but it’s so easy for holidays to be a source of anxiety! So many decisions and they’re all equal and maybe just stare into space in a hotel room for two hours instead. Ah well, life is a process and many things require practice before you get good at it. We were staying with friends for a bit and I don’t think they realize how close I came to just spending a day tending to their garden rather than exploring a whole new country… and part of me wishes I had tended to their garden for a day, because what’s not to love about that? Stupid opportunity costs!

Boot: I met Grandpa Hoppydew once Boot: We stayed up late and spoke in a shorthand that only folks with our experiences have. Boot: We’re both very proud of Bunson Bunson dances along, spong! Yay! Boot: And a little in awe. Thanks to all my patrons and a special big extra thanks to Kate Webb, Matthew Noe, Sandra M. Odell and Erik Owomoyela.

I attended the Intelligent Content Conference in Nevada this week. I love conferences and conventions, even if I am goo at the end of them. One thing that struck me is how problems stay the same for organizations, big and small, but the solutions required change. I’m at a scale where having a little bit of help from others could be amazing… others are at a scale where extra people alone could exacerbate, not fix problems! It reminds me of what Mr Mike said when I was working hard to be the roller derby player I could be. Every time I plateaued I could think of his advice, what got you here won’t get you there. Thanks to all my patrons and special big extra thanks to Kate Webb, Matthew Noe, Sandra M. Odell and Erik Owomoyela.

This comic was inspired by Wendy Wagner’s workshop Feet on the Ground held by Clarion West. Umwelt is an excellent word. Thing 1: Do you know what Unwelt is? Bunson suddenly appears. Bunson: That’s like when a rash goes away! Bunson: I had chicken pox once. Bunson: There were no chickens. Bunson: I’m still disappointed. Thanks to all my patrons and special big extra thanks to Kate Webb, Matthew Noe, Sandra M. Odell and Erik Owomoyela.

A handful of olives a loaf of bread, a glass of wine and good friends is all you need to live a contented life. Thing 1: AND a good accountant! Thing 2: oh my yes!
With love to Epicurus and RainCity Accounting. For the longest time I thought this was an Epicurus quote. Then I realized I was quoting an Australian philosopher I heard on the radio once! It was a wonderful interview and this philosopher’s words beautifully summarized everything I love about Epicurus. Epicurus is my favorite Greek philosopher. He taught women as well as men. He encouraged scientific curiousity. I love how he defined pleasure, happiness and living a good life. He loved friendship as one of the highest values and highest pleasures. RainCity Accounting contribute to the katastematic and kinetic pleasure in our house (removal of pain and pleasure of action). Jordie inspired this comic after answering a late night e-mail :-). He definitely helped me brave enough to navigate having a small business in the USA. Thanks to all the wonderful friends of the Things. The ones we‘ve met and the ones we haven’t. You are truly a great pleasure. Knowing you’re out there encourages us to kinetic and katastematic pleasures (aka the joy of doing and action and the reduction of pain that comes from contributing with purpose).