jeff's blog
jeff's blog
Jeff Delp
My blog is a little bit of everything -- random thoughts, adventures, and encouragement ;)
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There is an episode of the popular comedy series, The Office, where Ryan (the intern) sets up a “blog” for Creed Bratton (the eccentric quality assurance manager at Dunder Mifflin, Scranton). Creed, the guy who sprouted mung beans in his...
Does anyone else over-complicate things? I'm not sure what it is, but I've always been fascinated by "systems." They may be my most significant time suck. For instance, maybe, if I come up with the perfect system for getting things done,...
And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul. - Unknown (commonly misattributed to John Muir) I've often given thought to wandering off into the forest to live a solitary life. I'm addicted to shows like Life Below Zero and...
My impression of today was that it was difficult. Nothing was inherently terrible. I just felt off. Little challenges and frustrations that wore me down over the course of the day. By about noon, I was ready to throw in the towel. I was...
Simple is so refreshing. But why is it so challenging? I would be perfectly content wearing Birkenstock sandals, shorts, and a soft t-shirt for the rest of my life (keep in mind that I live in Arizona). But, I have a closet full of...
The past two weekends I've gone camping. To escape the heat. It's March in Arizona, and we have already hit triple digits. These record high temperatures are a new low for us. Yikes. In Phoenix, apparently we now only get two seasons:...
Pinto Creek - Roosevelt, Arizona A leafy canopy filters rays of sunlight. The shallow stream wends its way through the desert. Cool and clear. Cactus and Poplar. Light and shade. Desert and riparian. Worlds apart. Separated by inches....
Reasons I like my iPhone: The camera Music, podcasts, and audio books Quick and consistent communication with friends and family Reasons I DON'T like my iPhone: Social media and news The urge to immediately "search" for something,...
My family has a history of "handy" men, but I did not inherit this trait. It is a deficiency I am attempting to remedy. Since retiring, I have successfully fixed a toilet, touched up the dryer with appliance paint, installed a rock...
Caveat #1: I write this post with as much humility as I can possibly express. I am going to utilize an example from personal experience to make a point, not to put myself on a pedestal. I hope the reader will understand that I have a lot...
I am an expert at making things more complicated than they need to be. Nowhere is this more evident than my efforts to be organized and maintain a to-do list. I can make the creation of a task management system into a week-long project....
According to multiple media outlets, the Department of Homeland Security has filed for the expedited deportation of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his family. I have no words…other than… …leave Liam alone.
Whoa. I have not written in this space for some time. So, what's up with that? 1. The world. The United States specifically. It has been exhausting. When I sit down to write, I haven't felt inspired. Nor have I had, anything of value to...
A quick sketch of my proposed peace prize (not an artist). It's been a while since I've written a blog post. I tried taking a break from the buffoonery of the news in the hopes that it would dissipate. That has not gone well. As I wrote...
Before I moved to the city (a long time ago)… Raking leaves was work Shearing Christmas trees was work Small towns were boring Preparing for the Christmas season was work Solitude seemed inconvenient Now…it’s all therapy. comment by...