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Lessons Learned From Cycling

The intimacy of the cyclist with the countryside during a bicycle tour fosters a deep connection with the land that is not possible in any other way. It sounds romantic, but the experience can sometimes provide a less-than-positive but nevertheless valuable life lesson.

My Love Affair with Trees

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As we approach the one year anniversary of Germany’s first lock down, I am reflecting on how it sparked a renewed and more intimate love affair with nature that continues today.

A Tribute To My Grandfather

The idea of being as old as my grandfather when I was young was simply incomprehensible. I realized recently that that strange notion is now reality. Here are a few musings about aging.

First Love

Everyone who has had a dog knows how much they change their lives. This little black, furry bundle of love and joy, though, has taught me far more about life and love than I could ever have imagined.

Life Lessons From the Stage

In the beginning, it seems like enough to just remember your cues and lines. When you try to bring authenticity to your character, however, you may discover some truths about yourself.

Birthdays

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What is it about birthdays that make them special days of celebration? I’m really not sure, but I did enjoy our birthdays this year, and that’s all that really matters.

A Different Kind of Mirror

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Sometimes your photography subject can be a better mirror than the one you look at to shave in the morning.