Have you ever just sat in silence and listened to the noise surrounding you? It is almost as if the world engulfs you in marvelous music that has a special way of amalgamating together. Yet, only some of us can hear it – the others… well, they are too busy to listen. I’m sitting in … More Lions, Tigers, and Rhinos? Oh My!
The sign on the outside reads “Ponytail.” Inside sits a petite man on his computer surfing the latest hologram music videos of Michael Jackson. His wife exits through the back door of the shop into their home to put away fresh vegetables. Day by day, my hair continues to grow, and the hand-carved, wooden sign … More A Foreign Fade
Bright lights. Billion people. Beautiful buildings. Busy roads. Breathtaking sights, yet boiling commotion. Is this not the recipe for a get-away in the Expedia brochure? There are days when people look into their lives and realize it is the time for a quick break. I was at that point. The Christmas holidays were upon the … More Welcome to Tokyo
Today, I went to Hell and back. It started with a pamphlet. From there, I took the journey. The bus schedule and Drew were not cooperating, and I was surprisingly in the walking mood. It was a long walk for me –an hour and some change total. But soon Hell’s gates appeared, as a giant … More Hell’s For Real
Have you ever made the wrong choice that transformed into the right choice? Have you ever thought you were going to drive off a cliff then realized you were riding with an angel? Early morning basketball practice has ended, and the rest of the day is staring me down. The sun was “copy and pasted” from a magazine … More Angels in the Mountainfield
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