* Travel was the first mind-altering medicine I ever tried. The west of Ireland practiced patience with me, Paris threw glitter on my creative mind, Uganda shook my joy loose, and London danced with me. Travel fosters presence, and people everywhere were accepting and generous with their time and humor. Every moment presented a chance … Continue reading jungle flashes
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見知らぬもの
Once upon a time I accepted that that thing my mom always does, where she exchanges life stories with a stranger she accidentally bumped into on aisle 6—I do that thing. It once led to an unlikely and delightful experience in Hawaii with my friend, Tracie, poet and blogger extraordinaire. Honestly, Tracie and I weren’t … Continue reading 見知らぬもの
escapelust
My love for Disney songs runs pretty deep. There’s a waist-high window where I wait tables, and my favorite thing to do is to open it with both hands, keep a far off look on my face, and sing, “Little town, it’s a quiiiiet village, every day, like the one before.” Nostalgia certainly plays a … Continue reading escapelust