Tag: mind
Posted on December 16, 2019
April 12, 2019 – Lake Tahoe, California
“I know a place where I want to go Could you just stay by my side It’ll be alright” I can’t believe it’s over already. Before leaving Tahoe, I promised myself that I would drive around the lake …
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Posted on June 22, 2019
October 18, 2018 – Yankee Hill, California
“Here we go Down that same old road again” (Deep in thought, I sit in the living room, staring blankly at my computer. Before a hiking trip a few days ago, I stopped in town for coffee and …
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Posted on June 4, 2019
October 12, 2018 – Yankee Hill, California
A stark contrast from one host to the next. Certainly not in a bad way; this host is the “homestead” type with a father (Jacob), mother (Rachel), and two daughters (Alora and Natoma). Here, they focus on herbalism, …
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Posted on May 11, 2019
October 8, 2018 – Willow Creek, California
I must be up early. Nobody is in the kitchen yet this morning except myself and Nehem. We greet each other as I make some coffee and set up my computer in an attempt to be productive while …
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Updated on May 25, 2018
April 22, 2018 – Sierra Foothills, California
And like that, I’m starting year four. [After an epic road trip from Iowa to California.] This place is beautiful. My host (Meibao) lives in paradise – surrounded by a pond, various mountains and forests, numerous pastures, and …
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Updated on September 11, 2017
May 30, 2017 – Trout Lake, Washington
Clink. Clink, clink. I cheers Karen and Stuart as we sit out on their deck for “happy hour.” My first and last with them. Their generosity and kindness will be remembered, as over the last month and a …
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Posted on August 7, 2017
May 18, 2017 – Trout Lake, Washington
“That’s a great question…” …I say to Will. But I don’t exactly know how to answer. He is inquiring about how I personally maintain lasting friendships while living this lifestyle. Easier said than done. Weeks ago, he had …
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Posted on July 22, 2017
May 7, 2017 – Trout Lake, Washington
Breathe in. One… breathe out. Two… …I should have at least participated at the knap-in with the crew. Do I subconsciously use filming as an excuse not to try new things? Back to one. Breathe in. Two… breathe …
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Posted on June 12, 2017
February 22, 2017 – Bozeman, Montana
“Are you building a wall?” I ask the young boy at the bar as he places multiple check presenters upright and positions them next to each other in a row. “Yeah, it’s Donald Trump’s wall!” I laugh out …
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Posted on June 11, 2017
February 7, 2017 – Bozeman, Montana
Left turn. Left turn. Left turn. MSU. With enough bus rides to and from the same place, you begin to innately know what stop you’re arriving at or departing from without opening your eyes. You automatically memorize turns. …
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