Monthly Archives: May 2012

Be a Tourist in Your Own Town

The recent visit with my in-laws reminded me of the importance of being a tourist in one’s own town. Back in my 20s and early 30s, we lived a gypsy life. I pursued a highly volatile career at the time. … Continue reading

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Leaving Normal

There’s a pleasant, quiet movie I rather like called Leaving Normal, about two women who abandon their life in the lower 48 to travel to Hyder, Alaska. The title has become a catchphrase in my mind for returning to homestead … Continue reading

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