If eternity is measured by memories treasured in the hearts of loved cities and friends…Then Shel surely knows that he lives as he goes to the The Place Where The Sidewalk Ends. – Sullins Stuart This piece of concrete etched with those words lays outside of one of my favorite churches: St Paul’s Episcopal Church. I’ve never been in the church. I just stand outside … Continue reading I Know Where the Sidewalk Begins
There’s always something we’re trying to reason with: family, friends, lovers, kids, pets, coworkers, etc. Those are all the outward things we try to reason with. What about the inward things. Thoughts, feelings, emotions, etc. What about that battle one faces every day with the image staring back at them in the mirror. How do you reason with yourself? Lately, I’ve been in a mood. … Continue reading Trying to Reason with the Hurricane Season
I’ve been feeling an incredible amount of sadness in my life. I get it around this time of year every year. This will mark the 2nd year, I have not been to Key West in the month of August. Key West is a place where I go to reset my soul. I’m just as obsessed with Key West as I am with Australia. In my ideal … Continue reading I Need to Reset My Soul
This is a perfect home to me. I like simple living. When I moved from 418 to 470, I got ride of 70% of everything I owned. Books, furniture, clothing, knick knacks, etc. The other 30%, if I could toss it all, I would have started from scratch. I want the above. Right on or near a beach in Australia. Any beach will do. And … Continue reading Airstream Daydream
One island…two visits…Key West 2012. Yes, I am beyond excited! You can read all previous Key West posts and maybe understand, how much I love this island. And every time someone asks me what’s so great out about, I tell them 2 things: My soul feels at peace the moment I step on that island. It is Disney World for the adults, minus the rides. … Continue reading Key West 2012 Part One
Today was “one of those days…” Nothing crazy happened. No deadline popped up. No last minute requests. No one threw me under the bus. Nothing bad happened. No work stress. No, crap, I forgot to do that reminders once I leave work. Nothing. I answered a few dumb emails. Seriously, if people could just take a moment to reflect before they hit send, they’d realize … Continue reading One of Those Days
Tuesday…in the car. Suzanne & I hit the road around 5:15 and of course hit that lovely Tues rush hour traffic that only 77 can provide. Not to be put off by the traffic, we roll the windows down and put in one of Jordan’s CD mixes. Somewhere on 26, we hit light rain but sing and laugh our way through. On 95, more rain … Continue reading Key West…a Recap
Day 1 we arrived around 9 am & jumped out of the car with excitement. A) we were out of the car B) we were in Key West. Our room wasn’t ready so I dragged Suzanne to Pepes, one of my favorite restaurants in Key West. There we befriended, Jimmy the bartender and later local tour guide. If it’s possible to get wasted before 11am, … Continue reading From Key West
This song is what I feel right now. Now the day is gone, And I sit alone and think of you, girl What can I do without you in my life? Wond’ring if you love me, Or just making a fool of me Well I hope you understand, I just had to go back to the island And watch the sun go down Hear the … Continue reading Back To The Island
In “I Have Found Me a Home” by Jimmy Buffett, he sings “Yes, I have found me a home and you can have the rest of everything I own. ‘Cause I have found me a home. My old red bike, gets me around to the bars and the beaches of my town, and there aren’t many reasons I would leave. Yes, I have found me … Continue reading Counting Down the Days Until Key West