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Category Archives: Travel
Cold Corn
This winter reminded me of another a few years ago during another contentious campaign season. I’m watching loved ones age, dealing with my own aging body, and witnessing mothers and fathers passing away. I’m losing people I love at an alarming rate and … Continue reading
Posted in After 50, Ancestors, Family, Relationships, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Aging, California, Home, In-Laws, Iowa, Organic, Parent, snow, Winter
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Ground Zero
Through that opening, an amazing sky was born with light. My mind relaxed a bit and I loosened the binding expectations long enough to feel lighter and warmer, kinder to myself. At that moment, joy crept in and sat down smiling. Continue reading
“Frosty”
Today I met 7-year-old Naomi, the daughter of My Music Man’s old high school buddy. She was delightful and quickly brought out my inner little girl. As we chatted about the snow on the ground here in Iowa, I told her that I … Continue reading
“The Greatest of All Performances”
Listening to Hans’ guitar penetrate our morning brought a slow sweet sob effervescing from inside the core of my heart. It was one of the most hauntingly beautiful songs I had ever heard and watching my lover sleep, I felt a deep sense of gratitude for the couple next door and the love they expressed with a simple song. Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, Live Music, Trains, Travel
Tagged Guitar, Love, Music, Tom Russell
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Steeling Time
These tracks are far from the busy highways, crisscrossing the miles the way they always have. They are partially abandoned, discarded by our speed-drenched manic lifestyles. Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, Trains, Travel
Tagged Americana, Portland Rose, Private Rail Cars, Roots Music
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