Throwback Thursday

A view of my bedside table from just over four years ago today. I think this was snapped on a Friday evening. I was drinking a glass of Knobb Creek bourbon, reading an amazing new translation of Crime & Punishment, and had been sharpening my limited edition Winchester fixed blade hunting knife (not used for hunting, but rather for general cutting purposes which comes in very handy). 

It seemed a particularly “manly” confluence of events and items. I was happier then. But it is not just the happiness that i look back on and envy. I envy that this was during a time of my life when happiness felt effortless. It of course wasn’t effortless, just felt that way, especially when compared to where I am at now. 

I don't drink anymore. And the last book I read was on a tablet or listened to on Audible. I do still have the knife and it is still handy when I need a solid cutting tool. I can't remember the last time I had such a simple, satisfying evening at home like this picture represents.