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Distances
Once upon a time, I drove somewhat regularly to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. And on one those drives, the mighty Atlantic Ocean washed away NC Route 12, the only road that goes south past the town of Nags … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged beauty, cats, desperation, dreams, faith, friendship, growth, humanity, India, knowledge, life, loneliness, love, Manhattan, nature, New York, relationships, spirituality, the heart, transportation, whimsy
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Radio Italia
The bomb fell a mere two weeks after I landed in India, after my friend Alam and I had already endured a sleepless train ride, the rigors of air travel, and long hours in the car.
Posted in India, Italy, Love, Uncategorized
Tagged Darjeeling, desperation, dreams, faith, friendship, hardship, India, Italy, love, relationships, the heart, traveling, West Bengal
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How We Got to Kerala This Time
The plane ride from Abu Dhabi to Cochin was unexceptional. After the turbulence faded, the plane became very quiet. It seemed to glide without any help from the engines. Everything felt extremely smooth, almost glassy, as though we were flying … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, India, Kerala, Love
Tagged antiquity, beauty, bravery, Cochin, faith, friendship, India, Kerala, life, spirituality, the heart, transportation
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Wishes, Hopes, and Dreams
Before I reach the meat of this article, I need to get a few things off my chest, things that might help to explain why I write what I do. Most people who know me think I am incredibly lucky. … Continue reading
Posted in Loneliness, Love, New York, Uncategorized
Tagged beauty, bravery, desperation, dreams, faith, friendship, frustration, growth, humanity, knowledge, life, loneliness, love, spirituality, the heart, the mind, uncertainty
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This morning, a house guest
A friend in Fairfield, Iowa, where I’ve lived several times, put me in touch with a young guy who needed a place to crash during some film work he had here in New York. I was happy to have the … Continue reading
Posted in Friends, Loneliness, Love, Manhattan, New York, Raleigh
Tagged attraction, bisexuality, friendship, homosexuality, humanity, intimacy, life, loneliness, love, Men, relationships
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Tonight, a simple supper, then a walk.
For someone who has waited all his life for steady companionship, the city—despite its millions who seemingly cannot make eye contact with a stranger—provides an astonishing comfort.
Posted in Architecture, Friends, Humor, Loneliness, Love, Manhattan, New York
Tagged Architecture, beauty, Central Park, city lights, dogs, faith, friendship, homelessness, humanity, isolation, life, love, Manhattan, Men, New York, night, relationships, rest, sleep, spirituality, strangers, subway, transportation, uncertainty
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A Day in the Life
Night has fallen over the island that knows little rest.
Posted in City Center, Loneliness, Love, Manhattan, New York
Tagged charity, faith, film, friendship, good fortune, homeless, humanity, life, New York, rape, relationships, subway, uncertainty, women
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