Road Trips
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Proof of Life
I share in my summer experiences after a writing hiatus, highlighting my return to work at Washington State Parks, enjoyment of the Puget Sound, and a liberating decision to delete my Facebook account following a hack. I also outline upcoming… Continue reading
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Recruiting Hope
I spent a weekend in Nanaimo, BC, and it reminded me of something I didn’t realize I’d lost: what normal feels like. Continue reading
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Flight Paths, Feelings, and the Quest for the Perfect Route to Japan, Part 1
On the road to Japan, the journey is about the process, not the end result. Continue reading
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Cultural Transition: My First Night in Don Mueang
Transitioning from the small town to the big city, I reflect on where I am and the small comforts of familiarity. Continue reading
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Coming Soon
Hello everyone. I want to apologize for not keeping up with my posts. My goal has been to consistently post twice a week until everyone is caught up to my present-day activities and whereabouts. Since arriving in Thailand, I have… Continue reading
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Cultural Orientation: Buddhism is Everywhere
I don’t know much about Buddhism. It’s not that I can’t read books on the subject. I have read plenty. It’s not that I can’t understand the core tenets of the faith; I get it. The problem is that spirituality,… Continue reading
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Cultural Orientation: Going to the Market
Going to an open-air market off the beaten path offers a glimpse into daily life that few people see as tourists. Continue reading
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Cultural Orientation: Language Barriers
Whether I am okay with it or not, I’m 48 years old. There are many advantages to doing this sort of thing later in life. You have wisdom, you’re more comfortable in your own skin, making mistakes, so on and… Continue reading
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Cultural Orientation: Respect and Etiquette
Feet, wai’s and what respect looks like in Thai culture. Continue reading
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Cultural Orientation: Day One
Profound exchanges often happen in the most common of places. Continue reading
