work

the first item is the reason why i'm able to write this at all. if you've followed my what's new page, you'll know that i haven't added anything to these pages in almost two months, despite my best intentions. i've just been way too busy. since i started working for andover in february, there's been…

simplicity

a couple of years ago, i heard a story on npr about people involved with a "voluntary simplicity movement". the goals they'd set for themselves -- slowing down, cleaning out all the physical and mental clutter, taking the time to be a better friend and neighbor -- appealed to me. i poked around yahoo!, and…