Noticing life out loud since 2011
Noticing life out loud since 2011
Today the morning fog was thicker than usual, the coffee wasn’t kicking in and my thoughts were focused on my upcoming vacation. I checked my calendar and sighed out loud when the meeting reminder popped up. I had no idea…
Memories strike at strange times and in unexpected ways. I have a relationship with the towpath and the canal. Its constant but ever-changing presence embodies the evolution in my life. Along the canal, in the quiet of the morning, my heart opens and…
I left for my run without my ipod. When I realized it I was annoyed, but given the fact that it took me nearly 1/2 a mile to notice it, I’d have to admit it wasn’t a tragedy after all. I’d spent most of the…
One of the many things I enjoy about my rides along the canal is the quiet and sense of civility. In a world that is often filled with raised voices and the use of four letter expletives to make a point,…
I was sad to read today that one of my all time favorite actors passed away. Peter Falk, best known for his rumpled raincoat, stinky cigar, and that famous question, “just one more thing…”. “Just one more thing…” meant he…
I can’t seem to turn the ideas off these days, but there is only so much time in the day. Last night the ideas were swirling. Help me decide what to write about next by voting for one of the…
“If my fiancé used the words honeymoon and R.V. in the same sentence, should I be concerned?” This could quite possibly be one of the funniest questions I’ve ever heard someone ask a group of co-workers. The answer from the…
Believe it or not, today I actually met Bobby, the tree guy. Not only did I meet him, he made significant progress! It looks like I owe Bobby an apology for doubting his sincerity and work ethic. It turns out…
I’ve recently spent a lot of time touring the canal on my bike and on foot. The same thought strikes me every time, I’d love to describe this, but how? It’s impossible for me to focus on one aspect of the…
Do you ever wonder how some independent contractors actually make a living? I know I do. My landlord made an arrangement with Bobby (the tree guy) to remove two trees from the yard. The work was scheduled to start on Monday June…