As you move through this life… you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life -- and travel -- leaves marks on you." -- Anthony Bourdain Metz, France was not a walking city. Not entirely, at least. The lack of any nearby scenery, combined with a hoard of taxis lined up in front of …
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Keeping My Dad With Me
When I was a kid, my [father] was a preacher He'd talk about God, yeah he was something like a teacher He said God only helps those, who learn to help themselves He was a million miles from a million dollars, but you could never spend his wealth." --One Republic, "Preacher." A post-graduation trip seemed fitting. …
The Karmic Year
I'm learning to live without you now But I miss you sometimes. And the more I know, the less I understand All the things I thought I knew I'm learning again. " --Don Henley, The Heart of the Matter We've all been cautioned about the number 13. It brings bad luck, right? Walk under a …
A Christmas Lesson: Love the One (s) You’re With
I have finally seen the light I have finally realized I need to love…" -Muse, "Madness" I love holiday traditions. One of my all-time favorites was my mom, sisters, and my annual Christmas Eve together: Church with my mom's family, a pot of Grandma's famous chicken and dumpling soup at her house with aunts, uncles, and …
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Let It Be
There are years that ask questions and years that answer." --Zora Nealehurston I wanted him to play a meaningful song. The acoustic singer/guitarist on the pier at my favorite restaurant, in my favorite place in the world, had performed some great tunes so far – Dave Mathew’s Band, some old Hootie and the Blowfish hits …
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