The writer, Anais Nin wrote, “I write to live life twice.” I imagine she meant she had the pleasure of experiencing all the good stuff twice - once in real-time and again through writing and remembering. This may be quite true, but I love this quote for my own quirky and slightly ironic reasons. Writing … Continue reading A Month in a Minivan: Final Installment
Category: Lonliness
A Month in a Minivan: Day 8
A completely routine sort of day here in the desert. Wake. Breakfast. 5 km walk. Write. Nap. Another 5 km walk. Town. Smoothie Treat. Dog Park. Recovery Meeting. Home. Write. So, I’m going to write about “Freedom” instead of those things. Because I’ve been thinking about it all day. I recently asked a great bunch … Continue reading A Month in a Minivan: Day 8
The Cast of Characters Living in My Van
This is a little post to all you solo travellers. Have you noticed how noisy and crowded it gets in your little home-on-wheels after travelling alone for a little while? I had no idea the characters I was bringing along with me on this little journey or how much real estate they occupied, or just … Continue reading The Cast of Characters Living in My Van