I sat on a bus yesterday morning. It was filled with people talking and singing. We were headed to staff rafting trip in upstate Maine. My friend and I sat next to each other. We had exchanged a few words about how we were doing, but nothing too serious. The ride was bumpy and pretty annoying to … More On the Future
After spending the Fourth of July in Boston, I can say that I truly have come away with a new perspective on life. I started out this year with one ambition, to have unabashed, ridiculous fun. Two numbers were in my head: 22 and 2016. After years of my life going down the tubes in … More The Fourth
After catching up on some much needed summer reading, I have been inspired to come back to this place which I have called home for so many months. The pure ride of sharing my story has been incredible. It has brought forward parts of me. I previously held those thoughts to myself and a … More Building with No Cement
Summer is finally here. It has brought me sunburns, old friends and time in the water. Over the past few months I have posted a fair amount on this blog. It has been a time for me to figure out major things about my life. In turn, you all have been able to read about … More The Great Thaw
I just made it home from a mind bending trip to Hamilton College. Graduation was amazing, better than anything I could have ever dreamed. Seeing close friends at that point of happiness and stress was such a memorable experience. On the way home I tried to put to words what the whole experience was like. … More Something More
I sat in a dentist’s office today and my mind was blown. I read a new article in New Canaan Darien Rowayton Magazine about the heroin issue in Connecticut. The full article is not online, but if you are in the area I encourage you to check it out. I, first, found myself reading about … More The Opposite of Addiction
After two weeks of tireless traveling, I have made it back home. And I don’t mean physically. Because that happened the moment my mom picked me up from the airport. I am talking about finally easing into a routing that I am comfortable with. My Mom and I both have had productive, busy weeks. But … More I Don’t Believe, I Know
I sit here at Devil’s Thumb Ranch in Colorado. I planned on going for a walk this afternoon, but the snow has started to come down in droves. The past few days have been extremely healing for me. Today, alone, I have spent six hours writing, talking with friends and sipping coffee. As someone who just … More Cultivating Forgiveness
Again, I find myself about to take off on another journey. This time to Colorado to see good friends and relax. Austin has been a city that has filled me with warmth and understanding. From the UT pool, hot tub and sauna to the Gathering of the Wayfinders Martha Beck conference, I have been filled … More Welcome Home
I sit here on a flight to Austin, TX. My legs are sore. My whole body is tired. But I did it. I ran the 2016 Boston Marathon. The experience was unlike anything I could have dreamed. I had truly no idea what it meant to run 26.2 miles for a cause that I truly … More It’s Boston.
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