John Frum Day is great. It is celebrated on the island of Tanna in Vanuatu. When I was there in February, 2010, I took a lot of pictures. There is a cargo cult that sort-of believes if they copy American military rituals (flag raising, marching) then eventually modern goods will be ...Read More
Even though I spent about two years planning this trip, I haven’t given much thought to why I’m taking it. After a few minutes of contemplation, though, I can make a compelling list: Self-discovery Cultural exchange Escape None of these actually encapsulate my motivation to travel. Each is simply a post-action justification. ...Read More
As far as I can tell, existence has an unbreakable partnership with non-existence. Lacking this dichotomy there would have to be some altogether inconceivable alternative. Of course it wouldn't be an alternative at all. Like the green of a special effects cyc wall, it would be everywhere, ...Read More
I've grown tired of writing about things that happened weeks ago. If you're reading this, you're probably tired of posts that have nothing to do with my current actions. Under the guise of using pictures to explain things that words never could, the rest of today's update will ...Read More
(Reinactment) Ireland was swallowed in darkness when we arrived. We stumbled about, rudimentary tourist map in hand, searching for our hostel. Even with the aid of the sun, we would have been lost. The map showed only major roads and street signs were few. Like a survey ...Read More
In my last post I mentioned the BEST BABY IN THE WORLD. Bringing this up in the opening paragraph without elaborating was cruel, deceitful and lazy. This time, I will just be a bit coy. Here is a sneak peek of the adorable little child. If ...Read More
Our time in London was short but not final. Once Steve finishes his tests next week, we are hopping on a RyanAir jet straight to his flat. There will be rubble everywhere. The days in between have been filled by Scotland, England’s rough & tumble, deep-fried northern ...Read More
Some things are worth the wait. Is my first blog from Europe one of them? Only the seven minutes or so it takes you to read this post will tell. On May 16th, kid Sister Stacy and I boarded a plane for Chicago and then we sat in the ...Read More
At midnight May 1st, like a cupcake from my plate, my lease agreement disappeared. Homeless and confused I threw my belongings into a storage unit and started to drive. After two-and-a-half years on the coast, I had fulfilled my patriotic duty of Manifest Destiny. There was no ...Read More
I leave Portland in less than 96 hours but instead of boxing up my personal belongings, I have been obsessing over my brand new Moo Mini Cards. They finished their two week journey from England to my mailbox earlier today. I am hoping that during my travels of ...Read More
I am getting ready to go on a crazy journey. One of those once-in-a-lifetime trips that according to the Center for Disease Control could become a last-in-a-lifetime trips. Below are artist representations of the dangers I face. Click a picture to match it to the sickness. ...Read More