when something rocks your world, so to speak, you never forget. some parts of you heal properly. nevertheless, various parts of you seem forever unsettled and you forever view the world through those unsettled parts. consequently, the pain you see in others is inevitably (though often unrelated) your pain on display…an interesting phenomenon. and if…
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Last night I dreamed that I was at a beach with huge dunes that stood in stark contrast to a short beach area. Most people were at the shore, playing in the water. Two people I remember vividly were my younger brother and sister. Everything was fine and everyone was having a good time until…
wonder (as opposed to wander)
God. some say the name out of frustration. i say the name out of wonder. i’m anxious for something to be resolved and long before it’s resolved i’ve received the peace that passes all understanding. God-peace. and i’m transported to wonder. how? why? and who am i? (psalm 8) God. i just want to say…
the new way to take inches off your thighs
just ride 115 kilometers with minimal rest stops. trust me. i’m pretty sure i lost inches. the scale says i only lost a couple of pounds but the mirror says, “you weren’t this skinny before!” i’m just sayin…
why i ride
it’s not for the wind through my hair or the unexpected gravel through my gears. it’s for the time alone, the outdoor perspective…the knowledge that i can. about 7 years ago i thought about buying a road bike. i was living in chicago and an add for the annual midnight ride caught my attention. a…
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the first line
during today’s morning walk, my mind happened upon a line, a really good line, a line i wrote down once i got back home so that i can one day complete the story. i often wonder what would happen if i intentionally wrote each morning…