It was one year ago today that I hugged my mother and we set out in Brad's Chevrolet van into the great unknown.  To quote Doc Brown, "My God, has it been that long?"  It also feels like last week.  Some things have changed, others haven't.  The world seems to have a way of trying … Continue reading One Year Later →

When Indi and I were in Thailand, we met (and stayed with) a charming lady named Emma.  She is from Oxford, England (where we stayed with her folks, actually) and works as an editor for a travel magazine in Bangkok.  When our trip was beginning to end, Emma e-mailed me and asked if I would … Continue reading Published →

Friday night, Indi and I were sitting at home with our friends Nikki and Brad and playing World of Warcraft.  Brad gets a call from his friend Paul asking if they want to go to Six Flags.  In, like, an hour.  About two hours later, that phone call turned from Paul and Malinda (two other … Continue reading Sudden Six Flags →

I've already mentioned that the gigantic food portions have bee difficult to adjust to. They still are, thankfully. In a similar vein, it's absolutely ridiculous to me to walk through my still-empty home and remember that it was full to the gills with STUFF. Why did I need so many things?I lived in the same … Continue reading You Can’t Go Home Again →

Tulsa, Oklahoma is absolutely littered with gems that I have taken for granted my entire life.  Today, I was able to spend some time wandering the campus of Oral Roberts University and see some of the interesting architecture that, previous to now, I've never taken the time to see up close and in person.ORU was … Continue reading Oral Roberts University →

So, it's been a week since we rolled into Tulsa and back into the land I know.  What's been going on with us?  A lot of visiting of friends and family, coupled with many occasions of too much food.  And some shopping.Indi's Dad and stepmom have been wonderful hosts and have helped facilitate our slow … Continue reading One Week In →