Hans Christian Andersen said, “To travel is to live.” While I appreciate the sentiment, I would argue that there is much more to living than travel. Community is developed at home. Family and friends bring joy and fulfillment to our lives that no beach vacation or tourist experience can ever match. That being said, IContinue reading “What do you….”
Category Archives: Life
Second Chances
A couple nights ago, I laid awake in bed at about 3:00 AM. I’m not sure why, but I woke up in the middle of the night thinking about second chances. Sometimes they come after a colossal failure or near-death experience. Other times it may just come as new career opportunity, financial windfall, or evenContinue reading “Second Chances”
Love on the ballot
Vote for whoever you want. We can still be friends. One of my favorite things about living in the tiny, historic town of Jacksonville, Oregon is the annual Britt Music and Arts Festival. Every year, a variety of musical legends plays the outdoor venue on the western hill of our little town. Over the years,Continue reading “Love on the ballot”
Love on repeat
A couple years ago, I scored a great birthday present from my wife. She knows how much I love music so she bought me a record player and a couple of records she thought I would like. One of them is Buena Vista Social Club. I had never actually listened to them before, but fromContinue reading “Love on repeat”
What do you say?
It’s hard to call myself a writer. I don’t know why exactly. I guess something in me feels inadequate, like a poser trying to be something I’m not. At least, that’s what the voice in my head likes to tell me. It’s amazing how sometimes the words we speak to ourselves cut the deepest andContinue reading “What do you say?”
One Love One Voice 