As I prepare to graduate in a month, I must admit that I’m not in the happiest of places. While some parts of New Orleans have been good for me (such as becoming a less inhibited dancer,) I never really fell in with any crowd here. During my first two years I attempted to host [...]
July is the height of the summer; reliably hot and untinged by August’s melancholy, it is the time to be with the elements. Specifically, I’m talking about sun, sand, grass, and water – preferably salt. Summer is also about family, especially those you may not get to see so often. It’s for reminiscing and creating [...]
I’ve been back home for about a week now and I can throughly say that a change in scenery was well warranted. Coming home is always somewhat of an emotional challenge. Family and friends have grown and matured, and though many things appear to be familiar, often much has changed. I had a humbling moment [...]
I had a good conversation with a friend before he left recently for a summer internship in Africa. The theme of our discussion was the need for some fundamental changes in our culture. I’ve also had this dream twice in the last few days. I am on a charter bus coming from northern Vermont heading [...]
I had a vivid dream cycle last night, and though I can’t remember it all, one part of it is still with me. I was in a movie theater waiting for the show to begin. Behind me was a man and a woman. I thought I did not know them but when I turned to [...]
Do somethin’ crazy!
I had a good conversation with a friend before he left recently for a summer internship in Africa. The theme of our discussion was the need for some fundamental changes in our culture. I’ve also had this dream twice in the last few days. I am on a charter bus coming from northern Vermont heading [...]