Text to Self Connection

When I was in junior high, about 25 years ago, someone recommended Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig as an excellent read.  I brought my new paperback copy along as I accompanied my grandma to her senior water aerobics class at the YMCA.  As I waited for her, I began reading a few pages, but it was so abstract and the author discussed motorcycle parts more than I cared to read about.  I set the book down and watched my grandma's class, which was clearly more entertaining.  This cat and mouse reading game continued until my recent solo journey, when I finally "got it."  Well, I'm still not sure if I completely get it, but I related to the author in some ways.  Many of the themes are heavy, but the beauty of reading is that you can interpret the story however you wish.  That's what I did.  Click here for the review.

My tattered, 25 year old copy, which accompanied me to Melbourne, Australia.

Recent Publications

My writing has been relatively prolific since I returned from my trip, at least as far as travel publications are concerned.  I still seek a goal of one blog post a week, but just like anything, if you're forced to do it, it becomes tedious.  I offer you my post of the week:  two more publications.  Two additional features are either in press or in progress, and I promise to share them sooner.

So many people have inspired me throughout my travels, and many of them are older than I am.  I compiled several experiences into my second Pink Pangea article.  Again, PP was lovely to work with and I highly recommend visiting their website, not just for my articles, but for all the features.  Click here to read the article.

Nancy and I enjoy our final Black Russians at the Tawana Hotel in Bangkok, 2013.

Edd’s 89th Birthday Celebration in San Jose, Costa Rica, 2008.

I wrote a short review of The Artist House in Patong, Thailand, where I spent three weeks last November.  Though it is featured in the Solo Travel Society's Accommodation Guide, you don't have to be a solo traveller to stay there.  Click here and scroll to the Thailand section to read the review.