Category Archives: Geek

energy basics

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Tom Childers

Even though I’ve studied energy work for eight years, I realize I haven’t written much about what I’ve been learning, and how it’s changed my life. In 2016 I quit my career as a software architect, and now lead a … Continue reading →

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wildlife

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Tom Childers

One of the aspects of my home is location…on what is called the “wild land/urban interface”, or WUI. The western side of Fairfax is surrounded by open space, as the town is at the head of the Ross Valley, surrounded … Continue reading →

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ttitd vi

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Tom Childers

Welcome home. That’s what the greeters say when you finally get to the gate, and it feels true. For the sixth time, I was back to That Thing In The Desert. Again our trusty Westy, Mojave, has carried us without … Continue reading →

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ttitd v

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Tom Childers

After a three-year hiatus, Burning Man happened again this year. I eagerly prepared early, not knowing if I would get a ticket, or what I would experience. I have learned that clear resolve and intention makes things happen, so I’ve … Continue reading →

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defecting from bimmer world

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Tom Childers

I’ve been an unabashed fan of BMWs for more than 40 years, however the last two years of owning an E70 X5 have cured me of much enthusiasm. While the black SUV has been supremely comfortable, it has proven to … Continue reading →

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mojave adventure

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Tom Childers

It seems that our longer trips with our Westy camper are fated to become Adventures, and we’ve had a rather entertaining two weeks on the latest. Jen was traveling to Santa Fe, NM for a retreat, when Mz. Parker’s engine … Continue reading →

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fireball

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Tom Childers

The house shook yesterday at 4:36pm. It was a single shock, rattling the windows but doing no damage. Jen and I speculated about it over a glass of wine. Earthquake? There was no record of an earthquake on the US … Continue reading →

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new neighbor

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Tom Childers

One of the pleasures of living on the outskirts of Fairfax is that we are in contact with wildlife, though I seldom comment on it. From the beginning when I was camping on the hillside above the house during construction, … Continue reading →

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ttitd iv

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Tom Childers

This was my fourth year at Burning Man, my first solo trip, and my first art build. Last year at this time, Jen an I were wiped out after nine days on the playa, and the noise and chaos at … Continue reading →

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westy guts, part III

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Tom Childers

I’ve saved the best for last. The final task in this project is to replace the heater fan. This is not for the faint-of-heart, as the fan is deep inside a sealed heater box, bolted to the front of the … Continue reading →

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