Stories from someone just fumbling through
Here are photos from my visit to Olana, home of the famous Hudson River School painter, Frederic Edwin Church. It's only a half hour drive from my house and in the off-season it's free to roam around their 250 acres. The architecture is gorgeous and so is the view of the river. My housemate, Cassie… Continue reading Our visit to Olana
I think the amphibians are just as confused as we are about the early spring we're having. Two nights ago I spent a fair amount of time patting the butts of American toads trying to get them to move out of the way of oncoming traffic. It had been really warm outside that day and… Continue reading A very early spring
Owning who I am has always been a continuous uphill battle. We live in a culture where people value who you are by the job you have. The first thing everyone asks when they meet you is "What do you do?" This is the question I dread and instead of seeing it as an opportunity… Continue reading Own it already!
Happy St. Paddy's Day! I hope you are having a pint for me because I'm sure going to have one for you! Last weekend my housemates and I attended the Kingston St. Paddy's Day parade. It was lovely to walk along the crowded streets with a thermos of Chai and Irish Cream (trust me, it's… Continue reading Bravery is it’s own reward
I'm increasingly convinced that life rewards those who make bold strokes. Those who grab fear by the ears and headbutt it will be rewarded for their brazen attitude in the end. I've always believed this to be true but it's one thing to believe it and one thing to actually test it. It's been a… Continue reading Bold strokes
For those who are unaware of my situation, I will get you up-to-speed. I recently quit a wonderful job in Ithaca, NY to move into a converted barn in the Hudson Valley with two of my closest friends. There you have it, that's pretty much my situation in a nutshell. No job, no money, just… Continue reading Making History
My heart truly does belong to the Gulf Coast. From studying sea turtles in the panhandle of Florida to advocating on behalf of the environment and people of New Orleans after Katrina, I've loved the area with all my heart. I enjoy driving the coast between Panama City and New Orleans when the opportunity arises.… Continue reading The long-forgotten coast
I was just emailed two very inspirational items that are worth sharing. The first one is a very well-done video about getting back to basics featuring Willie Nelson covering my favorite Coldplay song, The Scientist. The pairing of the visual message and the music is perfect and moving. The second video is from the TED… Continue reading Food for thought
I just read my horoscope for 2012 and I gleaned this beautiful nugget: Life starts where your comfort zone ends. How awesome is that saying! And it's fitting to to my current situation: having just quit my relatively stable job to do something stupid like move 200 miles away and start not one but three… Continue reading Happy 2012!
The Unmaker 