Tag Archives: friendship

Still waiting

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Russ Wollman

It wasn’t that he left me, Because he never was really with me.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged desperation, faith, friendship, growth, loneliness, love, Men, relationships, romance, the heart | 4 Comments

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 →

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Radio Italia

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Russ Wollman

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 | Leave a comment

How We Got to Kerala This Time

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Russ Wollman

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 →

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Wishes, Hopes, and Dreams

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Russ Wollman

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 | 2 Comments

This morning, a house guest

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Russ Wollman

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 | Leave a comment

Tonight, a simple supper, then a walk.

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Russ Wollman

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.