A man marred by heartache, yet he exudes personality and a love of life. I met Reginald in downtown Seattle,[…]
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After Several Years, All Five of My Siblings United for Thanksgiving
As a boy, the holiday family gathering routine was simple and consistent: There was one feast for my mother’s side[…]
Read moreTo Cuba This Winter!
Over the years, I haven’t just chosen my travels. They’ve also chosen me. My upcoming trip this winter is no[…]
Read moreLittle Changes, Big Results
Why is it humans don’t always do the things they know would benefit them? Things like waking up (or going[…]
Read moreTwin Cities Readers and Writers: Two Author Fairs Coming Up
Whether interested in meeting local authors or attending writing workshops, you may want to add two upcoming author fairs to[…]
Read moreOne Year Later: 19 Americans React to the Election of Donald Trump *New Video*
One year ago, America elected a man many believed had no chance (nor place) in politics. Today, we look back[…]
Read more*New Video* Two Farming Couples Share About Life on the Oregon Coast
Interview #6 from my Pacific Northwest series features two couples (one native to the region and one from the Midwest),[…]
Read more*New Video* the Divided State of America: As Seen Through the Reaction to Charlottesville
Does it ever feel like others respond to the events of the country as if you and they aren’t even[…]
Read more*New Video* Interviewing Hippie Marijuana Farmers in Oregon
During my July journey to and through the Pacific Northwest, I drove to southern Oregon, where I spoke with Michael,[…]
Read moreTRIPS ARE the TRAILERS for the MOVIE THAT IS OUR LIFE: MY RETURN HOME
My interviews from the Pacific Northwest were complete. I was heading home. Driving the hundreds of hundreds of miles back[…]
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