The Blink of an Eye

The Blink of an Eye

It is frequently said that life is gone in the blink of an eye. How often is someone taken away from us, no matter how old, and we tell ourselves that they still had so much to live for? That is one of the unending experiences in life. Not just death but also loss. I...
New York City!

New York City!

The air burns my nose as I walk down the crowded streets. The smell of the paper and who knows what else, burning in the street vendors cart drives my senses crazy. That’s what happens when you leave the open countryside and take a train into New York City. I leave...
Stillness in Canada

Stillness in Canada

The sweet smell of the plants, moist soil, and trees fills the air. As I look upon the wonder of the glassy reflection of the overcast sky on the water, I can’t help but to be awed at the beauty that surrounds me. I hear the call of a raven in the distance and...
Taking it off of Auto

Taking it off of Auto

One of the things that I’ve mentioned to a lot of people that I have met on the road is how I planned to write a little bit about switching out of “Auto.” It has been a metaphor on my mind since before I started the trip, and here I am, finally...
One Month Reflections

One Month Reflections

“Well, that was unexpected!” I thought to myself as the rain pounded my tent. Fortunately, my good friend Brad had just lent me his sturdy tent so that I wouldn’t be using my $30 tent from a big-box retailer that shall remain nameless. Unfortunately,...
Stories from the past..

Stories from the past..

The calendar on the wall was open to December, 1967. The furniture and clothing fit the part. An old wool pea coat hanging in the weatherbeaten stairway along with other jackets and clothing. Shoes in the bedroom amidst piles of personal effects strewn everywhere....