by Nathan French | Nov 27, 2022 | Home Page, Why Not articles
“What you are aware of you can control. What you are unaware of controls you.” Anthony de Mello A good friend told me if I was going to write this, I had first better define racism. Which, as it turns out, is not such an easy thing to do. There are... by Nathan French | May 10, 2022 | Archived, Home Page
“Alright, draw cards.” It’s a steamy Friday afternoon in Barranquilla, Colombia. We’re playing cards by our hotel pool. The game has ended in a tie, so we decide the winners would, as the above sentence indicates, draw cards. Kyle takes the... by Jacqui Gabel | Nov 4, 2021 | Home Page, Uncategorized
Cooking is an art form that involves all of our senses. We touch, smell, taste, listen, and see in order to produce something that nourishes ourselves and those we love. Beyond that, cooking requires planning, patience, and money, and it often involves the critique of... by Nathan French | May 8, 2021 | Archived, Home Page
A little while back, I was talking to my friend Mike. We were, as I like to call it, “putting in the work” — meaning we were talking about deep stuff. Goals. Insecurities. Fears. Mike asked me why I thought I couldn’t commit in relationships. I... by Nathan French | Apr 14, 2021 | Archived, Home Page
In nothing, everything. I try to remind myself of this as often as I can. I do this in two ways. The first is by reminding myself I know nothing. Not technically, but relatively. I know nothing about the meaning of life or what happens when we die. I know nothing... by Nathan French | Jan 5, 2021 | Archived, Home Page
I’m a kook. Ain’t no two ways about it. A little while back, I let go of my board in the water, dipped my head under and, not realizing another wave was coming, had my board came back and hit me directly in the head: So I don’t think I... by Nathan French | Apr 12, 2020 | Archived, Home Page, The Randomness
Can you see me? Maybe it’s easier now. Now that your job isn’t so secure and the economy isn’t doing so well and the money isn’t flowing in. That’s usually how discovery makes its entrance. It likes to follow elimination. When you watch the news, can you feel me come... by Nathan French | Nov 26, 2019 | Archived, Home Page, Uncategorized
I believe there is a core to every person’s personality. An unchangeable part of our character that carries over through the different seasons of our lives. While we might change how we dress or talk or maybe even act, this core part of us remains the same. Part... by Nathan French | Aug 8, 2019 | Home Page, Why Not articles
Note: This is Part 2 of a five-part series on why high school graduates in the United States should skip college. If you aren’t young and you aren’t planning to go to school, that’s cool. Please read on. There is value in this piece for anyone interested... by Nathan French | Aug 8, 2019 | Home Page, Why Not articles
This is a post for any high-school or college-aged readers who are interested in doing something other than attending college. If this is you, be sure to check out parts 2, 3, 4 and 5 to the Why Not Skip College? series. Links to the other articles can be found at the...