I'm so sick of politics I could vomit. Actually, that's not true. I'm so sick of us. Of the American people. Of Republicans and Democrats and 24-hour news networks. I'm sick of a culture that forgot the lessons of Kindergarten. That forgot common human decency. Of a culture that cares more about what the Kardashians … Continue reading Who are we?
Life
The Process
Have you ever had an idea, that seems so evident and complete, that you are sure that it has been done already? Like Paul McCartney writing Yesterday, the melody was so complete he knew it must have already been written. I had an idea pop into my head, the rough story of a novel. It … Continue reading The Process
The Next Four Years
Plenty has been written about the election, and plenty is still left to write. Both sides have their post-election breakdowns to do, cable news will spend countless hours on every detail of success or failure, and the rest of us will watch as time continues to moves on. But before we do, perhaps we would … Continue reading The Next Four Years
Thoughts on an Early Morning.
It's early for me; as I sit to write this the sun has yet to peek over the hills. The streets are still quiet, and the cafe that I'm sitting at is still empty. I'm sure it won't last. I am not an early riser. My ideal day is to wake up at 9, read … Continue reading Thoughts on an Early Morning.
Adventure Time!
So we are sitting in Terminal 6 of Los Angeles International Airport, waiting for a delayed flight to Baltimore, Maryland. This is the first trip we have taken without our son since he was born, and we are both having a little bit of trouble with it. We do fine, right up until the moment … Continue reading Adventure Time!
On The Road…Part 2
This has been an especially wonderful trip to Portland, and only served to reinforce how much I love this city. From food to transportation to weather, this has been a model trip. Our last trip to Portland was done in by one thing; location! We originally thought we were booking a place in the North … Continue reading On The Road…Part 2
My Best Friend
I want to tell you about Max. Max is my dog. He is 7 years old, a chihuahua and dachshund mix (more commonly referred to as a chiweenie). And he is my best friend. I have been fairly open about my Depression and anxiety. Max has helped me through all of it for the last … Continue reading My Best Friend
Update From The Road
I am traveling this week, but I wanted to share a little with you. Enjoy these images from a wonderful trip. I will be back next Wednesday with a regular post. Fire escapes are plentiful in the Alphabet District. This one particularly grabbed my attention. One of our favorite buildings in the Alphabet District. Mixed … Continue reading Update From The Road
On The Road…Part 1
The countdown has started. I am currently five days away from my second big trip this year. We are headed back to Portland for a few days, and then up to Washington State, for a friend's wedding. Excitement doesn't even begin to describe it. Just about the only part I'm not excited for is the … Continue reading On The Road…Part 1
I’m not sure there’s a way to spell, “Arghngh!”
“Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.” ― Allen Saunders I was thinking about the people I know today. All of us have these silly little plans and ideas about how to make life go. We decide on a route for our lives, and then watch as it all falls apart … Continue reading I’m not sure there’s a way to spell, “Arghngh!”
Sword & Quill 