It’s no coincidence that many of history’s great philosophers have been solitary men who choose to forgo worldly comforts in exchange for a quiet cabin in the woods, where they can hear themselves think and immerse themselves in philosophy. Think Thoreau. Think Nietzsche.
I count myself fortunate to have designed and built my cabin— perched on high land at the confluence of Boulder and Gregory Creeks in Boulder, Colorado. This sanctuary allows me to be uber-social by day and a philosopher in solitude by night and on weekends.
The love of wisdom and the hunger for growth in our later years can be as intense as the hormonal surges of adolescence—a primal force driving us to seek meaning, depth, and understanding. As City Club matures, I am grateful for the teachers and thinkers who have guided us— from the late Kevin Townley (may his soul rest in peace) to the many scholars, members, and mentors who inspire us to grow wiser and age with grace…
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