Washing dishes is the anecdote to confusion. I know that for a fact.

Flowers lead to books, which lead to thinking and not thinking and then more flowers and music, music. Then many more flowers and many more books.

I have many questions, but no patience to think them through.

My short attention span has allowed me a life of diversity in work and place.

My dream is to walk around the world. A smallish backpack, all essentials neatly in place. A camera. A notebook. A traveling paint set. A hat. Good shoes. A nice pleated (green?) skirt for the occasional seaside hotel afternoon dance.

Michael Pollan is a champion. In all ways. A man of great integrity, humor, and common sense and kindness.

A visit to a museum is a search for beauty, truth, and meaning in our lives. Go to museums as often as you can.