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Something New

Take a class on something you know nothing about. I took a class at a local college on the art and literature of Islam — which I took because, truly, I had close to zero knowledge of the subject. The … Continue reading

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If you had two months to travel, where would you go?

I’d buy a plane ticket to Nairobi and explore nearby countries like Ethiopia. Then I’d head to West Africa – maybe Senegal or Ghana. If only I had four months, and not just two. J.F. I’d go to Argentario Coast … Continue reading

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Beautiful Determination

“In 1983, I went on a commercial rafting trip in the Grand Canyon. Between Crystal [Rapid] and Lava [Falls Rapid] (two huge rapids), there was a fast moving but flat stretch of the river. I asked the guide if I could … Continue reading

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Opportunity

A wise man would ignore the future and drink and carouse while he still has an opportunity to enjoy this world. –Christopher Paolini

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Favorite Journey

What is your favorite journey? Any journey that takes me to some place new. Could be a restaurant, a country, a new part of town. It could be a book or an article, or a film. Also, any journey that takes … Continue reading

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