Art is an interesting concept to me and my own definition of it seems to change frequently. This is odd given how central to my happiness being surrounded by beautiful things and artistic people has been. Today I’m hiking up a mountain and the way light is bouncing off natural objects made me think of photography and all the science that has gone into it over the years. Does that make the camera itself art I wondered? If so, how much can the photographer really take credit for anymore? This then led me to think about fashion and how odd I find it that some people care so much about it while others like me strive to be able to get dressed in the dark. The fabrics, colors, design, coordination etc are no less impressive however than what an oil painter must do on canvas or a chef in the kitchen. For me, what has always mattered most is the body beneath the clothes, specifically it’s function, and it’s merely coincidence that function seems to align with our current popular perception of beauty (cosmetic surgical enhancements aside). I think where I will leave this at today is that life seems to be an endless pursuit of aesthetic whose definition varies widely both across time and across individuals. Making art and, more generally, transforming everyday things into beautiful things, will always bring me joy. Now back to nature. :) #grownostr

The power and peace that anonymity brings is so impressive. In a world where everyone is always trying to shout louder than everyone else, #Nostr is like a quiet comfortable room, where you can sit, gather and work through your thoughts with others, and leave no trace of yourself when you exit. What freedom. #grownostr

As someone who has had the good fortune and opportunity to experience most of life’s pleasures, I can say that few compare to the experience of laying your head in the love of your life’s lap and having them reflexively start to pet your head and play with your hair. Bonus points if you both still do this for each other without thinking about it many years into your marriage/relationship. #grownostr

“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” Cheers to Albert Camus today. #grownostr #thinkdangerously

Religious reasoning in a nutshell: “There are things that humans cannot explain or understand so my chosen God must exist.” In other words: “I cannot understand or explain certain things, but I am sure that the reason behind everything I cannot understand or explain is my chosen God.” Ergo, they can magically explain everything after all! They call this “faith”. I call this narcissistic idiocy. #grownostr #thinkdangerously

If you work in healthcare, you eventually realize that life is pretty meaningless. Suffering, on the other hand, is very very real. If you are suffering today, I’m so sorry. Your parents are ultimately to blame. #grownostr #childfree #thinkdangerously