Year of Quotes No. 17
Apr 24
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Weekends at The Rivah
Remember when I told you that Fredericksburg is about two hours from just about anything you’d want to do? Well, I’ve already taken you west into the mountains, and this time we’re headed almost exactly two hours east, to the Chesapeake Bay. Now I don’t like to brag, but the Chesapeake Bay is kind of a big deal, so pay attention class.
(Technically, this wasn’t a day trip, but I’m not making any more logos.)
I spent the past two very enjoyable weekends at the river. For as long as I can remember, weekenders have been flocking to “The Rivah” at the first hint of warm weather. And this time I was one of them. continue reading…
Apr 20
the Infinite Monkey speaks: on lost places
Random brilliance from across the blogosphere…
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There is nothing like being confronted with the permanent loss of something you treasured to bring home things like mortality.
– melissabluefineart
from:
Where, From Here?
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Apr 19
One Year Old Today
I hit the Publish button on my first ever blog post a year ago today. Well, a year and about two hours ago. Immediately afterwards, I wrote my second ever blog post, which was much more to the point (and even now, it more accurately describes my blog than anything else). I was going to say that I still don’t have a theme, but I guess the theme is me, just what I think or feel, what’s going on in my life, a few triumphs and many, many foibles. I’ve written about God, snakes, friends and family, cutting the grass, my hometown, and depression. I’ve shared my journals, my poetry, and my photos, a little bit of comedy and a lot of truth. I’ve asked some questions. I’ve contemplated art and infinity, thankfulness and being nice. You know what? I feel like a lot has happened in a year. continue reading…
steadily skipping stones 