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Today was 4th of July…

July 5, 2019July 5, 2019 / Avery Mann / Leave a comment

Today was in many ways a wonderful 4th of July. Woke up not too early or later; around 8:00am. As usual walked to the front and back yard and listened for birds. Have this new app on my phone that is associated with a university research project in Germany where Ornithology students are trying to … Continue reading Today was 4th of July…

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What “words”; I am.

June 19, 2019June 29, 2019 / Avery Mann / Leave a comment

I--have found I am. Therefore--call me-- How else would I be? but, reflections of words in your eyes--on your lips; in your mind. A father; I am. A friend; I am. A paired; unpaired someone; I was, I am. An expected someone. Always-- A here, but there, or somewhere else someone; A brother; A counsel; … Continue reading What “words”; I am.

Been a while!

July 18, 2018July 29, 2018 / Avery Mann / Leave a comment

Just do it! Nike has not been right about much recently. But, their old motto still rings true. Been asking myself every night now for while why I don't just sit down and write a few lines here. My last post is a couple of months old. I came to a couple of great reasons. … Continue reading Been a while!

Do…”something good”

May 31, 2018July 29, 2018 / Avery Mann / Leave a comment

Every day I wake up, get ready, and go outside to do what everyone has told me all my life matters. I actually think it does. If for no other reason, because there are people who depend on me for being out there. I have a small operation; five or six staff, a partner. We … Continue reading Do…”something good”

What do you wanna do next my friend?

April 14, 2018July 29, 2018 / Avery Mann / Leave a comment

Where do your views on work and life complement one another? Work should be the extension of life or life itself. But, for most people bringing that about is only an impossible dream; or at least they think it is. Most work is done as an interpretation of what "survival" means to us personally. For … Continue reading What do you wanna do next my friend?

Lifeview Reflection

March 24, 2018July 29, 2018 / Avery Mann / Leave a comment

Now its time for the second part of the "Designing your Life" exercises. The first was about Workview; now..."Life"   REMEMBER, this is "my" exercise. My answers are not right or wrong. They are just how I view my world. The questions are designed to have any answer each person chooses to give; then reflect … Continue reading Lifeview Reflection

Vernal Equinox: Spring is here…

March 19, 2018July 29, 2018 / Avery Mann / Leave a comment

There are two days in any year when the day and night are equal in time; perfect equilibrium of dark and light. The moment this happens is called an "Equinox". The one that occurs right between winter and spring, is scientifically known as the "Vernal Equinox" I have always called it "NoRooz", two words, "New" … Continue reading Vernal Equinox: Spring is here…

Work

March 18, 2018July 29, 2018 / Avery Mann / Leave a comment

Why work? Because we have to. At some point in the past, we could not survive if we did not work. We could not eat, take shelter, have enough water to drink or stay warm, and stay safe from danger, unless we worked. That has not fundamentally changed. The society we each live in may … Continue reading Work

You Reap What You Sow

March 18, 2018July 29, 2018 / Avery Mann / Leave a comment

Say you take about twenty-five (25) years and just tolerate innocent ignorance. Say you realize the innocent are ignorant and try gently to move them in another direction after you have cuddled and protected them for many years. When you try, you will find out it is a tad bit too late. For a quarter … Continue reading You Reap What You Sow

My Workview Reflection

March 17, 2018July 29, 2018 / Avery Mann / Leave a comment

I am in the midst of reading and exercising "Designing Your Life" by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans. It is intended to literally help you design the life you want "now", which may change from time to time. As it opines, the life you want is not the same when you are a teenager, a … Continue reading My Workview Reflection

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