Random Thoughts
From the journal
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The Last Normal Day
It was Matt’s birthday, the 9th. We flew back from Spain the night before and I went into the office the next morning to…
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Learning Love
Brain Pickings by Maria Popova always hits my InBox when I need it most. This week we revisited an old post summarizing Erich Fromm’s…
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Celebrating Independence
It may be called Independence Day, but everything magical about the 4th of July is the togetherness it brings. Today, I loved learning about…
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Remembering Anthony Bourdain
If I’m in Rome for only 48 hours, I would consider it a sin against God to not eat cacio e pepe, the most…
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A Fond Farewell to 2017
There's a lot to say good riddance to in 2017, but for me, I'm saying farewell to what was easily one of the best…
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Words I Want: Hygge, Aware, Sobremesa
There's a word I learned on a recent trip to Lisbon, saudade, that I can't stop thinking about. There isn't a direct translation for…
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The Choices We Make
I walked into Sun Sweet market today and found myself completely overwhelmed. This place is the epitome of American privilege, convenience, and excess. There…
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Calm Before the Burn
I don’t go to festivals. I don’t go camping. And yet here I am, Burning Man bound. I’m worried about the elements, particularly the…
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Understanding Fear
Over the last 5 weeks, I’ve traveled to Los Angeles, Paris, Cannes, Montenegro, Croatia (2 weeks, 10 towns/cities), Barcelona, and now Seville. I’ve had…