…Grave Thoughts: Living in Light of Death…

I will never forget standing on the wet ferry deck, huddled with family, watching my uncle take out my grandfather’s remains and scatter them into the sea. I’d crossed these waters countless times growing up, but it didn’t matter. Red tulips — freshly cut, bursting with life – hit the water one by one. Their [...]

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…LIFE as of late…

I wouldn’t describe myself as a “predictable” person. Others might, but they would of course be mistaken. : ) You see, I love exploring, adventure, and creativity. I love meeting new people, hearing new stories, talking about new ideas, traveling to new places, and dabbling with new recipes. Thus, to me, things that are too [...]

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… taking the PLUNGE…

Have you ever been cliff jumping? You know, where you run to the edge of a towering rock face and then throw your body over the side… free falling toward a  deep pool of icy water with ever increasing momentum? ..I haven’t. I love the outdoors, I especially love water, and I love hanging out with adventure sports [...]

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…promises UNBROKEN…

It’s the beginning of the school year. The clouds above the northwest have swelled and begun pouring rain — in large and small amounts — on the streets and sidewalks of my little corner of the city. Coffee pots are being dusted off, syllabi handed out, and pillows less frequented… September has come. I remember [...]

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…a satisfied SPIRIT in San Francisco…

I just returned from two weeks of vacation, the last week of which was spent on the beautifully tropical isle of Maui, Hawaii. : ) On our trip back home, we had an early morning layover in San Francisco. To my delight I discovered something WONDERFUL in that airport. Here’s a look into my thoughts from my [...]

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