And so, the question is: Are you happy? What was your immediate reaction to this? For just like me telling you to not think about a pink elephant, or to, you inevitably will. And so I’m wondering, for your own sake, what was your knee-jerk reaction. There are numerous ways within which to consider this … Continue reading
This was a short writing exercise for one of my classes this semester. I stand under the shower head and let the warm water run over my body. The clasp is missing a screw and so the water shoots down towards the wall, away from me and I’m forced to hold it up so the … Continue reading
I’ve just arrived in Cairo from the Sinai where after ending my volunteership (is that a word?) at Habiba Organic Farm I, among others, inhabited some bungalows in an abandoned camp directly beside the Habiba Village on the beach in Nuweiba. I lived in a bungalow, about 40m from the ocean, slept and woke to … Continue reading
I’m sitting in my brother’s apartment in Dokki, Cairo, Egypt. It’s February 21st. It’s a small neighborhood on the West side of the Nile. It’s as dirty as anywhere else, and just as crowded. I arrived late at night, hopped in Nasr’s car and drove quickly to where my brother lives because there was no … Continue reading
So, in the drafts there are 4 half-written pieces, not to mention the ones on my computer, and not on WordPress. However, I’m traveling, and it’s hard to get into a rhythm of work when doing so. So, until I’m in the Sinai (about two weeks or so) I’ve given up on trying to be … Continue reading
To what do you dedicate yourself? For that is who you are. It doesn’t have to be one answer, it can be 5,000. But, it could be just 2 things. But, to what do you dedicate yourself? I dedicate myself to experiences in the fullest sense. My craft is writing, and I have a strong … Continue reading
*Note: This is full of grammatical mistakes, of which I’m leaving in for now, but will edit at a later date to be more cohesive and clear. J – I apologize for the slowing of posts. I currently am in transit from Iowa City to Egypt, first via Chicago and now I’m in Long Island. … Continue reading
Of those who say nothing, few are silent. ~ Thomas Neill There are many facets of my personality that have morphed or been replaced as I’ve gained more years, i.e., as I’ve “grown up.” One constant has been my affinity for quotes. In high school, I would use as many quotes as I could manage … Continue reading
You miss it all when you’re not around. You never even know, on the other side of the world, that he’s going to his first day of pre-school, or the first time he actually plays with other children. It’s when you see the picture and he’s bigger, taller, thinner. It’s when he says, “Hi Uncle … Continue reading
Updated: January 30th, 2012 Incessant Experiences is about experiences, and incessantly seeking them.
