I absolutely hate flying. I would far prefer teleportation. Of course, we’re not there yet. Or are we? This weekend, I flew out to Seattle from New York. The security lines were over an hour long. Luckily, I had my shortcut options. Still, the line was atrocious. I […]
Describe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you. Right now, I’m staring at a painting of two roosters. I stare and laugh. It’s colorful and nice. It’s in my living room now. Whereas before, it was in the kitchen. I’ve been moving things […]
What’s the most fun way to exercise? I used to enjoy jumping rope until my knees didn’t. I used to run on the treadmill until my knees disagreed. I used to do the elliptical every day until the pandemic hit. But, what I have consistently done is walk, […]
She was feverishly combing through photo boxes all day. She had this deep need to find that one photo. That photo that would jostle her brain and activate her neurons. She needed that photo that would shock her system. She needed it because all that she felt now […]
This was the fun part of travel. While she liked putting together for them loose itineraries, she also was happy to fill in the blanks with miles and miles of walking. They would set out at am and return by 9pm, having possibly surpassed 20,000 steps. And, here […]
Today, as I was going from one home to another, I started thinking about all the places I have visited. Well, I traveled to. I’ve been to all 50 US states, as well as two territories. And, I hate that phrase. I was thinking of the places as […]
As I contemplate my adventures for the coming year, I fondly recalled all my past trips to New Orleans. There was a time when I went at least once a year for work. Sometimes, I would go more than twice. I considered myself lucky. I loved that city. […]
Set out on an excursion The east behind me Seeking old wisdom Hoping for a connection The sun rose through the mind fog Destination held and bent Headed back home The sun behind me with a siren whistle Looked in the rearview mirror The sun was there, glistening […]
By now, I have told this story more than once. I’ve told it repeatedly all week. Will probably do so for a few more weeks. I was asked recently, which ones were must-see and which were ones I’ll probably not return to (for vacation). For me, my must-see […]
My lifelong trip goal of going to Alaska has come and gone. And, the trip was wonderful. While,the travel itself was tedious at best. A delayed red-eye flight is no fun. However, because of the delayed red-eye flight, I got a chance to catch an awesome, inspiring, fiery […]