In this episode on everyday food choices, we’ll discuss beef jerky.

What’s its origin?

What’s actually in it?

And how do you avoid buying the stuff that’s more sugar and sodium than meat?

We’ll cover a quick history of jerky, explain how to shop smart for beef sticks at the store, and walk through the basics of making your own at home.

It’s practical, a little salty, and—hopefully—useful the next time you’re hungry on the road.

Email me at pneuma.finneran@gmail.com to get in touch.

"Your intellect–which has come to you as an emanation from God–is the bond that exists between you and Him.

The choice is yours:

If you wish, you can strengthen and broaden this bond.

Or, if you so desire, you can weaken it and make it gradually thinner until you cut it off altogether".

This short meditation is inspired by the philosopher, Maimonides.

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Thank you.

“All things happen to oneself, and happen precisely, precisely now”.

These words, written by the great Argentine author, Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986), appear in his short story, The Garden of Forking Paths.

Labyrinthine, dense, esoteric, and yet, at all times, wonderfully eloquent and readable, Borges gives us a lot to think about.

This episode addresses two themes–both vital to our everyday life–around which many of his fantastic stories revolve:

Identity and time.

I’m curious to know…

Does this episode resonate with you?

Is it too academic?

Too arcane?

Not practical enough?

In what ways can it be improved?

Please let me know by commenting or sending me a message: pneuma.finneran@gmail.com.

I’m eager to read your thoughts.

As always, thanks for listening!