My Story Threads

I am following a new path. One that seems to have been made just for me. It feels like a dream. Traveling pet sitting. I love animals I...

Many have observed the pull of the sea Identified it with the pulse of life Noticed it knew us from the beginning And counted to claim us

"The greatest danger, as I see it in myself, is the danger of withdrawal into private worlds. We have to keep the channels in ourselves...

When I first approached Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park, I thought I would never arrive. There are miles of dirt road and acres of...

After about a week, I had seen some meteors, read my book, ate good food, written a bit, walked, biked, thought and reflected, communed...

The past two months have been tumultuous. Intimidating. Disheartening. Life changing. I had been chasing some health problems, which...

Tiziano Terzani – A Fortune-Teller Told Me This was one of the best books I've read in my life. Perhaps in part because I was receptive...

Negative positivity, stoicism, and empathy

I don't sing. I have a terrible voice. In my childhood, this was driven into my head, by reality as well as the lack of confidence of...

I appreciated the authentic arts community here in Asheville. I have been to many towns and cities and seen many art shows and places...

I had some good eats in Asheville! I didn't go to all of the popular eateries by any means, but here are some of my favorite spots: #1...

I walked many many miles. These are some of my favorite spots to walk in Asheville, NC.

A poem about slowing down and appreciating the little sensory experiences of life. There is beauty everywhere. Take the time.

Choose, choose, choose. That's the best advice for a special life...

This is not a very nice hotel. It is my norm- the "adequate" hotel. It makes me remember...

Today was different. I felt the rumblings of “I don't know if I can do it,” but I squelched them. I did do it. The Confidence This...

My resolution theme for this year is don't hold back. Today I screwed up. I held back big time. You might as well call me "Second Thought...

It's probably not Harold, but my RV is at the roost now. I'm looking at names and finding some interesting options, but I don't believe I...

“You DO the thing,” said my most important dea. “Most people talk about the thing, but you DO it.” “You're a doer, not a viewer,” one...

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood... I love the poem. I recite it many times to myself. I had a teacher who told us that the point of...