Who am I supposed to be? What is my new normal? Underneath the seemingly endless dynamism of this transition period of my life, these questions run like a steady stream. I am careful to not answer either of them too quickly, for fear of adopting a brittle answer because of its ease and availability. These … [Read More]
Adventures in Being Homeless
It’s been 8 weeks. Lincoln. Chicago. Atlanta. Amsterdam. Tübingen. Lincoln. Denver. Boise. Portland. Corvallis. Salem. Seattle. Sweet Home. Portland. Never more than a few days at each place, everywhere is my home and nowhere is my home. I am homeless. I am wandering. Now, don’t get me wrong, this wandering is not without purpose. I … [Read More]
Strangers, Hospitality, and Choosing to Be Uncomfortable – 5/23/13
I’m not sure if I knew what I was signing up for when I said yes to going on another “adventure.” Seven standby flights later, still stuck in Chicago, looking at the floors of Midway and wondering if it was more comfortable if I took an hour of subway travel to sleep at O’Hare… wondering … [Read More]