Writing for the life you are actually living.
I write about travel, relationships, creativity, spirituality, and the experiences that shape the way we see ourselves and the world.
Some pieces begin with a memory. Others begin with an idea, an unexpected experience, or something that simply makes me curious.
I enjoy following those thoughts, giving them room to develop, and sharing what I discover along the way. You're welcome to bring your own experiences and perspectives to the conversation.
Explore the essays.
Why I Travel Alone
From riding city buses around South Florida as a teenager to exploring places much farther away, I look at how traveling alone has meant different things to me at different times in my life.
Read Why I Travel AloneI Probably Needed a Hug, but I Booked a Flight
A trip to Peru, the unexpected experience of feeling cared for, and the things we sometimes discover about what we've been needing.
Read the reflectionThe Inspiration Place
How an unreliable car became a quiet place to write, think, create, and imagine what might come next.
Read The Inspiration PlaceAntiviral
What started as a joke with my daughter became an experiment in songwriting, creativity, and the pleasure of making something simply because I wanted to.
Read AntiviralThere is always more to write about.
My writing continues through Timeless Return, including the longer Living Essays I'm developing.
Sometimes an essay connects naturally to a book or another part of my work. Other times, it's simply an opportunity to spend a little time with an idea.
You can explore the complete collection on Substack or discover my published books.