He gripped the pen like a marlinspike.
– said of Jack London
The Discover What Matters™ blog by Charles Carlson fuses several traditions: Zen teachings, nature writing and cultural criticism—all of which place a heavy emphasis on truth, a no-nonsense sensibility and a love of language. Like any good voyage of discovery the blog covers a wide range of subjects affecting modern life: spirituality, ethics, family, work, relationships, language and more.
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An Open Thanksgiving Letter to President Obama: I wish we could have this discussion face to face, like your famous “beer summit,” but instead I hope this open communication may do some good for our country, or to use your phrase, be a “teachable moment.” [if you're on a mobile device click on the photo above to read more.]
