Equinox

Spent a couple days in the Utah canyon country this week. First days of Spring as luck would have it. I have been ridiculously uninspired the last two months or so, and this trip could not have come at a better time. I've felt a disconnect from nature that is very troubling. It is as if human imposed time is accelerating out of control in relation to what I would call "real time". Time by the seasons, day and night, snowy or dry, all the natural governors of movement are ignored by our 24-7 instant gratification culture. I feel trapped between these two worlds. It seems that if one wants to get closer to living in harmony with natural forces that there is a very good possibility of having to sacrifice any and all ties to the modern world. If one wants a roof over their head that is not cardboard, then you get the package deal of electricity, municipal water, an automobile, a cell phone... Sure some people keep it in balance, and I fully recognize the hypocrisy of venting about this through wireless internet. Maybe I'm too lazy, or just not smart enough, but it seems so very difficult to live close to nature, on its own terms, and not be ostracized from society. Am I doomed to thirty hours (at best) out of every 336 feeling normal and the other 306 feeling like a sellout? For the time being, yes.
  On a brighter note, we have a new dog. Rosie! A res dog from Chinle, AZ , Rosie is a welcome addition to our furry little family. The cat is still unimpressed, but Scot the dog has a new best friend, and she is as sweet as they come. Speaking of which, the animals are restless. Mainly the biped. Time for the morning run. Some humor  for those not offended by foul language. Yep, every day I ride the tour de...