Even though I am thousands of miles from L.A., Hillary sent me pjs so I can match with her and another of our soul sisters, Kirsten – and their families. Solidarity in sleeping, among other things!...
Read moreReflection on Good Dudes, Somewhere in Massachusetts – November 2018
This is the basement bar of a man who loves to entertain. It’s quite remarkable, all the effort he has made to create a space of welcome, camaraderie, fun, humor, carefreeness. (Is that a word?) The decor is copious, charming and corny. He even had t-shirts made up...
Read moreFamily History, New Hampshire & Massachusetts
I made family history pilgrimages in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Such sacred ground to stand on! And what an honor to hear all the stories that poured forth in response to my curiosity and photos. First to NH! My first-cousin-once-removed, Jim and his wife Carol,...
Read moreReflections on Radio, Cape Breton area, Nova Scotia – October 2018
I think radio is one of the ways to read the “tea leaves” of an area. Earlier this year I was delighted to find a Hopi NPR affiliate station in Arizona (KUYI) that had the best mix of music genres I think I have ever heard. In Southern Oregon, I remember being struck...
Read moreThree-Month Reflection, Whitefish, Montana – August 2018
As of July 30, it has been three months since I embarked on this journey, and my heart is full of… friends. Honestly, I have barely been sleeping in Minnie, my RV, for about six weeks. I have been staying with friends. And seeing more friends during the days, too. I...
Read moreTwo-Month Reflection, Portland, Oregon – July 2018
June 30 was the two-month anniversary of leaving Los Angeles on my full-time RV journey. I want to share three insights I am having which might resonate with others. ~ I am experiencing the passage of time differently ~ One of the reasons I overhauled my life is that...
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