* Bruce Springsteen provided the perfect soundtrack for driving through the heartland of America: endless rolling hills dotted by groves of cottonwood trees, a single John Deere tractor kicking up clouds of dust leaving behind perfectly manicured wheat fields, and summer prairie grass as far as the eye can see bending in unison to the will of the ( Read more... )

* Listening to Sarah Vaughan’s "How Long Has This Been Going On?" Her voice goes over like a warm blanket, I can’t help but relax ( Read more... )

* Debating whether to read "My Sister’s Keeper", watch this week’s episode of "Brothers and Sisters" online, or finally finish "The Science of Sleep" on my computer for tonight’s entertainment. It all sounds so good! What a great problem to have after a less than rewarding day on the job ( Read more... )

Picture post...a couple stills marking da end of my hiphop dance career.

( Read more... )

* Playing catch football with Jaffe in unknown neighborhood park on a spring afternoon. Children on the playground, couples walking their dogs, everyone was happy to be out of hibernation ( Read more... )

* Beautiful warm day in the middle of March: I finally rode my bike to work (practicing what I preach!), and thoroughly enjoyed a 70 degrees preview of summer ( Read more... )

Reasons why I miss the Southwest.

( Read more... )

* Sunday afternoon bike ride to break in my Kona Cinder Cone. Standing in a snow covered corn field, I bask my body in the rare winter sun and allow the subtle warmth to bathe my face. Amidst rows of dry broken corn stalks, I indulge myself in a moment of stolen pleasure. BTW...I killed it on Pontiac Trail ( Read more... )

* February 28th…and I’m still on the alternate list waiting. I zipped my fleece over my head, and hid in the darkness... laughing and crying at the same time. Catharsis…heal me. Lord...help me understand your reasons ( Read more... )

* How odd to be on the receptive end of an unrequited love pursuit ( Read more... )