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A Return to the Median

In which it turns out Day Three is a lot like Day One.

Not everyone wants this conventional little life you’re rowing your boat toward. I like my river of fire. – Zadie Smith

This is not how you let someone know you respect them.

This is an appreciation post about the mountains. They are pretty.

Or, hey, the first 9 hours of my 20 days were fine!

Packing for 19 days is a lot. It is made better by having an entire car you can pack.

I have been battling a lot of anxiety about this road trip. At one point I woke up in the middle of the night with something like a panic attack.

My partner in crime, my main squeeze, my Rocinante

Here is the world: beautiful and terrible things will happen. Don’t be afraid. – Frederick Buechner

You must ask for what you really want. Don’t go back to sleep. – Rumi