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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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? Read more