On a radio program last week I heard the guest of a travel show recommend that American tourists take time where ever they may be headed, to venture an hour away from their destination. The radio guest stated that what one will find an hour outside of any destination are people living with “other truths [...]
Archive for June, 2009
Evidence and Truth
Posted in Chicago, Columbus, Gay Men & Women, Think on June 28, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Unfolding
Posted in Chicago on June 23, 2009 | 2 Comments »
It’s taken me awhile to learn that some of the most wonderful experiences happen when I take time to not make plans and rather, simple let the day(s) unfold as they may. Take for example, my weekend stay in Chicago. I arrived in Chicago at 6 am, last Thursday, took the train home and caught [...]
Local Pride
Posted in Gay Men & Women on June 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It was the summer of 1999 and I found myself in Fairbanks, Alaska for work. Having been away from Fairbanks for a few years, I went out for a walk to see what had changed. Off in the distance I noticed a rainbow banner spanning a downtown street. Colorful banners and flags are not uncommon [...]
Cost, Location and Access
Posted in Chicago on June 6, 2009 | 2 Comments »
One of the (many) challenges with moving to Chicago is the variety of housing options from which there are to choose. That’s true in any city but in Chicago I contemplate things like proximity to the lake and pubic transit. Ideally, I’d like to be within walking distance of both Lake Michigan and the Red [...]
Planning for the Unexpected
Posted in Chicago, Columbus, I'm Taking the Bus, I'm Taking the Train on June 4, 2009 | 8 Comments »
You’ve probably noticed that I’ve not been writing as much lately. While there’s been plenty on my mind, most of it has stayed within, save for the few friends who have listened to my thoughts over the past couple of months. The goal was to keep things quiet for a while longer waiting for the [...]