Published September 28, 2019 in Warp & Woof Warp & Woof v.1.3 Welcome to Warp & Woof, a blog from William Sundwick. Its purpose is to share with its readers some ways to navigate the philosophical, moral and aesthetic dimensions of life. It is not a scholarly blog, but the author hopes that his ownContinue reading “Warp & Woof, v.1.3”
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Pittsburgh
Published July 6, 2019 in Warp & Woof Pittsburgh Nice to See Yinz Agin’ William Sundwick Pittsburgh used to feel so familiar. Countless trips from the time I first met my wife, a native of McKeesport in southeastern Allegheny County. Then, after her mother died, and father moved to Florida, the trips stopped. But whenContinue reading “Pittsburgh”
Aging, Body and Mind
Published April 25, 2019 in Warp & Woof Aging, Body and Mind An Introspection William Sundwick As I approach my 72nd anniversary on the planet, I’m beginning to feel old – ever so slightly. I have no physical infirmity that I can conveniently use as an excuse for it. There are no mobility issues, likeContinue reading “Aging, Body and Mind”
Friends
Published February 14, 2019 in Warp & Woof Friends Is it What They Do for Us? Or, What We Do for Them? William Sundwick Aristotle defined three types of friends in the Nicomachean Ethics. Friendship could be for utility, pleasure, or goodness. Friends of utility are like business relationships; goods and services are exchanged byContinue reading “Friends”
Staying Anchored and Marking Time
Published January 31, 2019 in Warp & Woof Staying Anchored and Marking Time The Meaning of Routines William Sundwick About two years ago, I wrote a post for Warp & Woof called “Celebrating Banality.” It was a defense of the banal, quotidian routines in life. They were contrasted with the relatively rare moments of exhilarationContinue reading “Staying Anchored and Marking Time”
Panjshir
Published January 18, 2019 in Warp & Woof Panjshir A Neighborhood Restaurant for Afghan Comfort Food William Sundwick Panjshir, a Falls Church eatery since 1985, moved to a new strip mall on the other side of the Little City in 2016. It’s now located even closer to my North Arlington neighborhood. And, neighborhood restaurant itContinue reading “Panjshir”
Whew! Made It!
Published January 11, 2019 in Warp & Woof Whew! Made It! Winning the Holiday Stress Game William Sundwick Little kids love to think about presents from Santa. I certainly did. And, as a teenager, I was eager to spend New Year’s Eve with my cousins in their suburban home. But, in adulthood, it’s all changed.Continue reading “Whew! Made It!”
Crossing Imaginary Borders
Published November 30, 2018 in Warp & Woof Crossing Imaginary Borders Subtle Transition from Toddler to Preschooler William Sundwick He’s three now. Birthdays are getting to be old hat for my grandson, who is learning to take them in stride. The calendar is still a fuzzy concept though. When asked at his party on Saturday,Continue reading “Crossing Imaginary Borders”
Warp & Woof, v.1.2
Published August 3, 2018 in Warp & Woof Warp & Woof v.1.2 Welcome to Warp & Woof, a blog from William Sundwick. Its purpose is to share with its readers some ways to navigate the philosophical, moral and aesthetic dimensions of life. It is not a scholarly blog, but the author hopes that his ownContinue reading “Warp & Woof, v.1.2”
School’s Out!
Published July 19, 2018 in Warp & Woof School’s Out! Even Family Day Care Gets Summer Vacation William Sundwick It happens every year. This is Owen’s second summer vacation from the family day care provider in his neighborhood. Grampa and GiGi volunteered to take three days out of the facility’s five-day closure. We played, weContinue reading “School’s Out!”
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