Good morning! How was your weekend? Mine was really great — some work, a lot of time with my niece, and a bottle of fantastic wine split with my sister. I’ve loved my time here; it’s been a true silver lining amidst the pandemic. Today, I’m enjoying my last day Read more
“I was lookin’ at your Instagram,” he says, raising his eyebrow at me. “You don’t got a lot of followers. Why not?” I look at him and back around the bar, certain I misunderstood the question. Or perhaps, misheard it completely. It’s a weekend in January and I’ve been straddling Read more
Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions. — Albert Einstein This week marks two months off the road. The weeks blend together, a true illustration of how the days may be long, but the years are short. How is it Thursday again? Three Good Things From Read more
The morning was grey, sunlight struggling to poke through the cloud coverage of a grey winter day. He paused, a long sigh. “It’s just…people around here, they’re pissed off,” he said. Around here, in this case, was a series of small towns in rural Georgia and South Carolina. Spending several Read more
The fact that I’m traveling alone comes up often. Nearly immediately, the fact that I’m a woman traveling alone closely follows. Cue: wide-eyed faces with lips tightened, an attempt to conceal a wave of opinions. Immediately, there is interest, curiosity, or sometimes envy. A shadow follows, apprehension and dismay. Aren’t Read more
A new week, and a lot of questions to ponder in today’s roundup. But first — how was your weekend? It was a beautiful weekend here in Berkeley — the sun was out every day and it never fails to amaze me how much the sunshine can brighten my mood. Read more
When I slipped below the Mason-Dixon line, the mood started to change almost imperceptibly. It started with a few comments, questions of where I came from, and the following observation that ranged from joking to dismissive: oh, so you’re a northerner. As I moved further south, past DC and into Read more
Be thankful for everything that happens in your life; it’s all an experience. — Roy T. Bennett Good morning! Another week has come and gone… it’s hard to believe it’s time for yet another weekly recap. How are you doing? Are you and your loved ones staying healthy? I’m sending Read more