On this road trip, at some point I pictured myself lounging in a rainy Oregon cabin, wine glass in hand, spewing silver words from an inky ballpoint pen. A fireplace roaring in the background. Perhaps a cat curled at my feet. I didn’t know exactly how to make any of this happen, except for the … Continue reading “Is it a Cult?” Going Off-Grid in Northern California
The Birthday Cake That Made Me Cry
Where to start this story... I think we have to go back. All the way back to 25 years ago, when I (followed by a twin brother) was born on a morning that happened to be on the 28th of December. I have heard the blurred period between Christmas and New Years described as the … Continue reading The Birthday Cake That Made Me Cry
The Mile High Scare
About 30 minutes into our 12-hour flight from Tokyo to D.C., flight attendants made their rounds with the routine drinks and snacks. Instead of pretzels, we were supplied with an “oriental mix” consisting of sesame sticks and dried wasabi peas. I cozied into my airplane seat, reclined the few inches it allowed, and was just … Continue reading The Mile High Scare
