Never Picked

Three quick acts. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/eddygilmore

Failure is a critical first step. A willingness to look like a fool removed a fear of venturing down rabbit holes into half-baked ideas that lit me up. Take a look see at one of mine here: https://eddygilmore.com/2022/12/07/boots-a-love-story/ If you’re keen to support the show, here you go: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/eddygilmore

When joy overflows in and through our work, it becomes sacred. Listen to Palomino here: https://open.spotify.com/track/0zosLtbwbykpbPRyZMCeL5?si=IX1T58aaQ3uND4L9YeLt8A. See Shawna’s album cover here: https://open.spotify.com/album/7fdKumU2pRXoe003suW16G?si=lZifnYGHQTyo69kAWHwsxw. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/eddygilmore

See photos and whatnot in this old blog post I referenced: https://eddygilmore.com/2016/10/20/whittling-down-to-the-essentials/

Here’s a link to that old blog post I referenced from those early days of unemployment: https://eddygilmore.com/2014/08/14/alex-laveau-and-munger-trail-extravaganza-also-bbc-is-the-best-rx-for-the-unemployed/

I’d love to hear your reaction to this. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/eddygilmore

For a little more on this, take a look see at this referenced blog post: https://eddygilmore.com/2022/09/09/a-good-woman-is-hard-to-find/ Support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/eddygilmore

Recorded in a hammock beside the Stillwater River in a remote piece of heaven, this is the story of a family hike that was accomplished through our individual weaknesses, not merely in spite of them. See photos on the accompanying blog post: https://eddygilmore.com/2022/08/23/montana-the-problem-is-the-solution/

A recent situation has me rethinking all customer relationships. Basically, screw ‘em. Bring on the partners. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/eddygilmore

This includes a clip recorded during the farm’s early days. The dust was finally settling after a series of cataclysms had channeled our path, the only way forward. It was magnificent! Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/eddygilmore

Learning to relax as a parent, and jettisoning the guilt. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/eddygilmore

They put a spring into my step. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/eddygilmore

Another great conversation with my third-favorite artist (behind my wife and Van Gogh). Wait till you hear where his next artist’s residency is taking him! Adam is a textbook example of putting in the work to not only achieve recognition and sustainability in one’s chosen vocation, but also in becoming an indispensable part of the community. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/eddygilmore. https://www.ad...

The Stand. News of the World. Coincidence??? Beer. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/eddygilmore

A couple amazing experiences balanced out a recent negative one. Check out my referenced blog post at https://eddygilmore.com/2022/04/26/keep-showing-up-especially-if-youre-depressed/ Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/eddygilmore

A candid conversation with one of Minnesota’s hidden gems. Listen to her first appearance on Prairie Home Companion here: https://www.prairiehome.org/shows/57969.html (she comes on at 40 minutes and 1 hour 20) and here’s a direct link to her gorgeous song Little Janie: https://open.spotify.com/track/5gOBvoYlcfIOsTh7zm0Sdx?si=6y8smokQTDmwMMjRb6MIjg And finally, you can see her further progression w...

One long voicemail message. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/eddygilmore

Bathtub gratitude. Recorded on the back deck as this week’s sunflower shoots soaked in their first rays of sunshine. Listen to Becky Schlegel sing Wildwood Flower at https://open.spotify.com/track/5fpYvUkPtUIEHOumwFFYkS?si=DRv3ds0cS92pCiNLhkiW_w Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/eddygilmore

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Finished an awesome convo with Dan. DANG! Part two. Super awesome fathering, a farm origin story, and much more from the cabin. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/eddygilmore

Chatting with the most successful chap I know in an off-grid cabin an hour north of Duluth. Also a quick sashay into the Flathorn-Gegoka ski trails. What a gem! See snaps at https://eddygilmore.com/2022/03/05/a-big-smooch-for-isabella/ Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/eddygilmore

Drawing an imperfect line from Constantine to Putin. Moscow as the 3rd Rome, and Kiev, Ukraine as their origin story. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/eddygilmore

It’s hard to hate someone you’ve grown to love. Some thoughts on the crisis in Ukraine zoomed way out to the macro level. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/eddygilmore

Open to discover life-changing gifts within. When finished you must check out this blog post about Blake Shippee I reference: https://eddygilmore.com/2017/04/20/glens-neighbor-unraveling-the-mystery/amp/ Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/eddygilmore

A recent Instagram post from Eric Chandler sent me down the rabbit hole. While I did indeed procrastinate myself out of any progress on my book, this is good stuff! #kekekabic Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/eddygilmore