Meandering

Meandering

We are experience chasers — spectators — who believe everything is happening somewhere other than where we are. Porn, television, celebrity, sports — we are watching other people live life while we project our selves on to these people. We live vicariously through them. Because…

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Kayak Trip – Why I’m Doing This

Kayak Trip – Why I’m Doing This

People keep asking me why I’m doing this trip. My usual reaction is, “What else am I going to do?” Truth is I could rationalize a hundred different reasons why I’m going to kayak the Ohio and Mississippi. I have the youth, few responsibilities, financially…

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Snake Story

Snake Story

The following is a story from a bike trip I took in 2011 from Charlottesville, VA to Clearwater Beach, FL.  I typed this out at a Pizza Hut the day after it happened on my Blackberry, so forgive any shorthand/text lingo.  I’m camping out behind…

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The Attitude of Existentialism

The Attitude of Existentialism

I’m sure I will bring up some recurring themes on this site. The first and probably most influential idea is existentialism. So, what is existentialism? Depends on who you ask really.  I like how Carlos Castaneda said it in an interview with Psychology Today: Existentialism…

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Kayak Launch Date – July 6th

Kayak Launch Date – July 6th

After doing enough research I’ve decided my biggest concern will be weather. I can prepare for many scenarios that may arise, however I cannot control the weather. My original intention was to leave in April/May and take my sweet time cruising before it gets too…

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