I have a list. Actually, I have several of them. You know about one from my first post from the road, but there are others. Stories from the Edge, Felons I have Talked To, and, my favorite, Acts of Kindness. I suspect that I will write about each of these in future posts. But today I am inspired to start a new list. Small things. <\/p>\n
It is remarkable that the simple act of removing yourself from your daily comforts and patterns, heightens every receptor for little joys. A really cold diet coke, a great shower, a hairbrush (yes, I have one now). Last night it was a fresh and well made salad (seriously, check out my slide show, it was awesome<\/em>) <\/p>\n And as I made my way south to Atlanta and then back north to Charlotte, I met Andrew Velez. A young man on his way home to Long Island where he works providing handicapped elder care, he had a quiet manner and a thoughtful, considered way of expressing himself that was absolutely engaging.<\/p>\n [rtmp3 url=”https:\/\/dl.dropbox.com\/u\/108166614\/Audio2012\/Drew%20Velez.mp3″ title=”Drew Velez”] <\/p>\n A joy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" ‘We are slowly crawling back up hill’
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