For the same reason I eschew horror flicks, dystopian fiction and I are typically not found in the same head space. As beautiful as life is, it is dystopian or alternatively frightening enough. But a clearly-brilliant intern suggested a book to me, Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel; his thoughtful description and the cover … More survival is insufficient
We knew this was going to happen…the post-vacation crankiness. The “holy-buckets-that-was-more-than-I-could-have-asked-or-imagined-thanks-Colorado” world of returning home to Manhappiness, Kansas (ranked 2 of top 100 places to live in the U.S.!) After driving in from where I left my car at the Amtrak station in Lincoln, Nebraska, I pulled everything out of my backpack and gear to … More Vacay unpacking: more than laundry
A little later this evening I’ll board a train and head west. I need this disruption of routine and leaping from my comfort zone. I’ve already changed into full-on Lola Granola wear and packed the protein bars as no one needs me hangry. Mountains, here I come. The photo at right is the last minute … More Importance of lifelong travel
Adventure and Wonder 