Close-Hauled Communications
8 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -Practical approaches to simplicity, identifying the "less" you need to achieve the "more" you desire, communicated through sailing and cooking in the galley of a sailboat (and other small kitchens). From the publisher of Beyond Gruel: Adventures in the Galley and Clear Sailing to Simplicity and Happiness.
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Episodes
Embracing Constraints - Part 2
November 26, 2019 15:00 - 5 minutes - 4.15 MBIn this episode we will explore the idea of constraints, or perhaps a perspective on self-control when it comes to cell phones. Interestingly enough, they actually had to come up with terminology for eliminating distractions, including technology, from our lives - mindfulness.
Do Things Come in 3s?
November 22, 2019 17:00 - 5 minutes - 3.81 MBI've heard that things, especially tragedies, occur in 3s. There is a lot to this idea, random as it really is, since given enough time 3 of anything can happen. I'll explore 2s, 3s, 4s, and a 1 that is very important - the amount of times that a person should tell a joke.
Homemade Dog & Cat Food
November 20, 2019 15:00 - 4 minutes - 3.08 MBI am a strong proponent of making homemade pet foods. There are many reasons why making food for your pets is a great idea - listen and learn, then check out one or more of the videos at www.bobwitty.com to see how easy it is.
Embracing Constraints - Part 1
November 18, 2019 02:00 - 7 minutes - 5.09 MBWhether you are backpacking it through Europe or taking a vacation on a sailboat, in an RV or at a campground, embracing constraints is the freedom that makes your trip memorable.
Quality over Quantity - The Correct Less to Achieve More
October 13, 2019 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.56 MBIn this episode I discuss the general approach that most consumers take, judging by quantity instead of quality.
Say Yes! to Local Merchants
October 08, 2019 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.92 MBMy take on local merchants, a stroll down memory lane and how purchasing a new set of eye glasses from a local merchant provided insight to saying "Yes to the Dress".
Bacon! The Correct Less to Achieve More
October 08, 2019 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.9 MBIn this episode I discuss where to buy the Best Bacon Know to All of Mankind, and explain to you the merits of making bacon yourself. Bring some to work, you'll reach a new level of job security - or you can perform a social experiment during the annual white elephant gift exchange.
Introduction and what I believe less is more is all about.
October 05, 2019 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.75 MBI'll tell you about who I am, why I do what I do, and to my philosophy of less is more and the joy of doing the most with less. The critical factor in that pursuit is knowing what the most is that you want to achieve, and what the correct less is to ensure that outcome.