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luis arrieta

luis arrieta

california

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an indictment of padel

an indictment of padel

Tennis demands fortitude, intensity, stamina. Not only in terms of physical capabilities, but as (if not more) importantly, in the mental realm. And how about padel?

can't get no satisfaction (on satiety)

”The natural flights of the human mind are not from pleasure to pleasure, but from hope to hope.” (The Rambler, No.2, March 1750)

at the foot of Mount Baldy

at the foot of Mount Baldy

iPhone 14 Pro. A local expedition to Mount Baldy, about 75 miles (120km) from home base, in search of snow.

the misery of sovereign power

the misery of sovereign power

a sword is perpetually suspended over our head. We dread our very guards, we distrust our companions.

Yeti Tundra 35

Yeti Tundra 35

After many months of indecision, I finally found the one thing that, in and of itself, makes it imperative to buy the Yeti Tundra 35.

daily note template in Obsidian

daily note template in Obsidian

My daily note is not a fountain of gratitude, affirmations, or reflections. It's just a tool and practice that primes my brain to notice and intelligently use available time.

book list for the new year (2024)

book list for the new year (2024)

the guiding principle has been, and will continue to be, to seek knowledge and beauty in books that have been tested by time. Exceptions are granted in areas of technical knowledge (e.g., physics, computer science)

sundown at Malibu Creek

sundown at Malibu Creek

iPhone 14 Pro. I don't need anything else to document our local expeditions. The GoPro hasn't seen light for over 20 months, and will only see it when we go back in the water πŸ„πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ.

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