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Head Down and Keep Moving Forward
If I asked you to tell me what you think New York City is like, whether you have been there or not, you are probably going to say something like, “abuzz,” or “busy.” You may even say, “full of life,” or “way too crowded,” depending on the condition of your heart, but that is a…
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Tourist Traps and Chain Restaurants
As a people, we are protective of our hometowns. We all know the secret spot for the best food. We know where to go to really understand the history. And we know where to go for the best “moonlit stroll on the beach.” We pride ourselves on “Locals only” spots and town secrets that you…
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The Advantage of Elephants
I worked construction for a few summers in my younger years. I had an easy “in” since my Dad was a contractor and he was always looking for someone to move large piles of things from one spot to another. I remember working on a house at the beach that was over the garage. The porch…
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The Indecisiveness of Children
Have you ever asked a small child what they want to be when they grow up? If not, you should try it sometime. I asked my 5 year old daughter that question and over the course of a few hours she changed professions at least 4 times. She started with a doctor. Not just any doctor mind…
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Finding Myself
You at least know someone who’s been in this conversation before… “What are you going to do after you graduate?” “I think I’m going to take some time off and find myself.” What does that even mean? It’s as if we spent our entire life up to that point just being a product of our…
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The downfall of self-containment
I once made a list of nouns to describe who I am. I ended that list by referring to myself as, “writer of a never-ending list that is my life story.” But one day I realized that my life is more than a list of nouns. It is more than a collection of descriptive words…
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