My bad attitude about the current neighborhood situation has restrained my natural explorer. So I’m coming to this exercise with appreciation, especially because I extol the virtues of backyard wayfinding eagerly and often. At first glance, the radius I’ve drawn on the Google map doesn’t look like it holds much. A quarter mile in an […]
A short and sweet story I’ve long told myself goes something like this: you’re not a writer. There is a long list of reasons for this assertion. People are born writers. I’m not that clever. I already have a so-called profession. Also, writing is really hard for me. It’s a slog. Agonizingly so. That keeps […]
I’ve long loved Rebecca Solnit. It started way before mansplaining became a global phenomenon and The Nation proclaimed her the “Voice of the Resistance”. I carted around Field Guide to Getting Lost during our year traveling abroad [the rest of the philosophy queen’s body of work easily accessible on the Kindle]. So when I read […]
Inspired by Nellie Bly
· Around the Block for Eighty Days? ·
Here’s what I got, all tied for first: (1) appreciation of beauty + excellence (2) bravery – which, based on the description provided, could only be surmised as mouthiness (3) humor (4) gratitude and (5) love of learning. Teamwork, prudence and perseverance tied for last. Like, way last. Honestly, what’s a Type A supposed to […]
Guggenheim Redux
· The Miracle in Bilbao ·
I haven’t posted a 1 Year Ago in a few days. It’s not because I’ve fallen off the wagon. It’s because we were hermits with zero tourism game. I had no notes to rely on, a couple receipts. Not a single photo was snapped on January 8, 2016. It’s doubtful a shower was involved. Personal hygiene takes a backseat […]
This 1 Year Ago practice just might kill me. It’s another solid example of saying yes and figuring it out later. Here’s a good example: Hey everyone! We’re going to Europe for a year! Reality: you can only go to Europe for 90 of every 180 days. Revision: Hey everyone! We’re going to Europe and […]
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