It absolutely demanded a high-pitched chorus of “You Can Fly” every time she stood before the room in those tan pants and that green collared shirt. Had I been braver, maybe I would have cut a felt hat for her and left it on her desk. Rude as I was, I had my limits. The tru...
"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. To keep our faces toward change and behave like free spirits in the presence of fate is strength undefeatable."- Helen KellerSkip to content Home About Me Essays that Inspire Thoughts that Inspire Voices that Inspire Why do I wander?
Find a pumpkin.A critical first step. Pumpkins must be the hollow kind – beware pumpkin-shaped squash that are solid all the way through. If you get one of those, the best you can do is draw a face on them (trust me, I’ve tried to hollow them out and cut them, it 100% does...
Country New South Wales - the halfway point between Melbourne and Sydney when driving the Hume Highway. Swim at the local pool Do some laps in the pool to stretch your legs before continuing on your journey. Check open times as the pool only opens a few hours each day. ...
“I keep it low, keep a secret code / so everyone else don’t have to know,” “There is no clothes that I could buy That could turn back the time There is no vacation spot I could fly That could bring back a piece of real life” And like Dylan 30 years before, a whole new ...
Be free and fly high Uncle Rick. I’ll miss you. sincerely, your nephew “Come around and talk it over”– The Outfield This post is several months overdue, but now that the boys of summer are back, it seems an appropriate time to make it up. ...
The village of Bumpta is at the top of an isolated valley and not easy to access without either a long drive (3.5 hours each way) or a full day hike (plus 3 hours driving). The hike starts in high meadows and then passes through “deep and venerable forests, particularly on the nort...
On the way to Grandma’s house, Red Riding Hood was accosted by a wolf, who asked her what was in her basket. She replied, “Some healthful snacks for my grandmother, who is certainly capable of taking care of herself as a mature adult.”The wolf said, “You know, my dear, it ...
a David Yost design, that is incorrect. The discussion for that design was started by Harold on a trip to BWCA (Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Minnesota) back in 1983 with David Yost & myself. It was the main topic of discussion all the way out and back. Several innovative features ...
You might even think I have written about them a time or two too often. I am certainly aware of the risk of causing bunny fatigue every time I start to tap out another tale. The truth is, I am sort of obsessive that way. But I find that writing about something so simple as the ...