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Europe Trip
I was in my mid-30s feeling sort of restless, non-adventurous and boring. I reacted by going on a 10-day, 10,000-mile journey from Denver to London to Paris to [..]
Nothing To See Here
I’m in a writing rut. I haven’t written much of anything lately, despite adequate free time. It’s not that I don’t want to write, it’s that I don’t [..]
The Tree
A tree matures and extends its roots and provides sturdy branches that welcome visitors. The tree is part of the urban forest and steadfastly sits amid the bustling [..]
Women’s March (Trump Protest)
The Women’s March that occurred this past weekend included somewhere around 3 to 4 million Americans, according to various reports. People marched for a variety of reasons, but [..]
The Reason
Two tweets I saw recently: “I have no doubt in my mind that everything happens for a reason. Every single thing. The good and the bad all leads [..]
Take America Back
I came across a retro postcard of the Western Motor Inn. The neon sign hovers above the swimming pool where kids are splashing. The parking lot is filled [..]
The Donald
So, Donald Trump’s over-the-top rhetoric dramatically escalated since I wrote the following piece. Even his amusing personality isn’t really funny to me anymore. I have a confession to [..]
For Us By Us
A five o’clock shadow on a chiseled jaw is barely perceptible in the dimly lit cabin. As the car confidently glides around a corner, the driver speaks over [..]
Thoughts on Race and Policing
What seemed a dormant issue in America is once again an active volcano. The circumstances surrounding Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, and Freddie Gray have ushered in a new [..]
I’m Alive
I look up to the sky, gasping for air Sweat glistening on my skin, the wind makes my hair rise I squint and the blue sky comes into [..]