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  1. The Descent of Blue

    A heartbreaking tribute to Blue, our beloved chocolate lab, chronicling his decline from perfect companion to final goodbye under the oak tree.

    By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Sun 06 November 2022
    In:Personal

  2. So this is 40

    A detailed account of my last day in my thirties - morning routine, teaching at DVC, music practice, and reflections on turning 40.

    By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Wed 24 August 2022
    In:Personal

  3. Exercising the writing muscle

    Reflections on developing creative habits including daily reading, playing piano, and establishing a regular writing practice.

    By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Tue 21 June 2022
    In:Personal

  4. Ode to the wheelbarrow

    A thoughtful appreciation of the wheelbarrow's elegant engineering, combining ancient wheel and lever technologies for modern utility.

    By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Thu 10 March 2022
    In:Personal

  5. Why I run

    Why I need to run alone for physical and mental well-being, plus the joy of exploring new trails and discovering hidden ridges and valleys.

    By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Sun 02 January 2022
    In:Health

  6. Above-average mediocrity

    Reflections on being successful but not extraordinary, exploring the psychology of high achievers stuck in comfortable mediocrity.

    By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Sun 10 October 2021
    In:Personal

  7. My unannounced and inconsequential break from social media

    A four-month break from social media leads to insights about jealousy, contentment, and finding happiness in the 98th percentile of success.

    By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Mon 19 July 2021
    In:Personal

  8. In memory of Irving Katuna

    A eulogy for my grandfather Irving Katuna, from coal mining town to civil rights marcher to beloved family patriarch who lived 92 years with curiosity and conviction.

    By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Sat 08 May 2021
    In:Family

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