Monthly Archives: July 2012

Born to Run?

Posted on July 29, 2012 by mlgray

Different Modes of Exploration #11: Trail Running I wake up with the question, “am I born to run?” turning in my mind.  Christopher McDougall’s book doesn’t pose the phrase as a question but as a statement.  At the 5 am … Continue reading →

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Inspired Travel

Posted on July 22, 2012 by mlgray

Regardless of our attempts to act congenially, patient, happy, kind – you name the generous adjective – we are finicky, contentious, and easily frustrated creatures. And nothing highlights our irritability more than travel. Travel jerks us from our daily routines, … Continue reading →

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Road Music

Posted on July 16, 2012 by mlgray

Inspired by last week’s post about educator and dulcimer musician, Steve Hudson, I’ve been thinking a lot about music and the soundtracks we compile for road trips in the U.S. and adventures over seas. After The Doors self-titled album kept … Continue reading →

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Ode to the Teacher and Dulcimer Musician

Posted on July 8, 2012 by mlgray

Whenever I drive out onto the open highway, the inevitable question, “what is the road?” enters my mind. And every trip offers additional answers to the inquiry, prompting the question again and again. Most recently, while driving from my family’s … Continue reading →

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A Glass Filled With Travel

Posted on July 1, 2012 by mlgray

Different Modes of Exploration #10: Wine My nose leans in towards the last sip of a Central California Pinot Noir, a grape varietal (one of my absolute favorites) described as “silky, complex, subtle and beautiful,” by the experienced wine enthusiast … Continue reading →

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