An introduction

Robert Pirsig's book has lead to other books, articles, various jokes, and catch phrases based on the line: Zen and the Art of...........

In the beginning of the book, he claims that it is not about Zen, nor motorcycle maintenance. I have read it three times. Sometimes I believe I understand what he was trying to present. Sometimes it is elusive.

I think it does talk about Zen concepts, and certainly covers some motorcycle maintenance.

In July, 2009 I was lost my job through a series of interesting events perpetrated by others including bankruptcy, greed, mismanagement and unethical behavior. I was escorted by a deputy sheriff through, by my choice, the back door of the building to become free of the military industrial complex.

I began my "retirement" by working in the hot sun of summer rebuilding my deck, then a bathroom, fixing household items, starting to learn to cook, and serving as house husband. In between I have ridden my motorcycle or if the weather does not permit, my truck to Chicago to visit my family, and other points around the Mid-West and South.

I began an inquiry into Judaism, and then Zen. I admit this not a spiritual pursuit, just an intellectual one. I am trying to understand others appreciation for these two areas, one because of my heritage, the other to try and relieve depression in a less than chemically adjusted manner.

In the next entries to this blog I am going to comment on many things I am learning. Or ones I have learned from years in industry. Or ones that come from other life experiences. The labels I have chosen for this post are mostly the subjects areas I will be presenting or pondering.