Monthly Archives: June 2013

A Wanderer Looks at 30: Unabridged

Posted on June 23, 2013 by mlgray

“Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Never give up work. Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it. If you are lucky enough to find love, remember it is … Continue reading →

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A Wanderer Looks at 30: Part 3 – Imagination

Posted on June 22, 2013 by mlgray

“Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet.” Stephen Hawking goes on to say, “Try to make sense of what you see, and always wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious.” Hawking’s call … Continue reading →

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A Wanderer Looks at 30: Part 2 – Love

Posted on June 21, 2013 by mlgray

“If you are lucky enough to find love, don’t throw it away.” Once again, I want to expand our concept of love.  I am most certainly blessed to be married to Lindsay and to become the father of our baby … Continue reading →

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A Wanderer Looks at 30: Part 1 – Work

Posted on June 20, 2013 by mlgray

“Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Never give up work. Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it. If you are lucky enough to find love, remember it is … Continue reading →

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Yes, We’re at Dachau in the Winter

Posted on June 16, 2013 by mlgray

Something from the Vault: Volume 7 Reader warning: the subject matter of this essay is dark.  I’ve postponed writing it for a long time, but I feel a real responsibility to share this tale. I’m only now, nine years since … Continue reading →

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Pain.

Posted on June 9, 2013 by mlgray

At mile 17 I’m in a fast stride going up a rather steep and long hill, “walking with purpose,” as my mantra has become.  The sun is starting to emerge from the clouds, and the cool, crisp air of the … Continue reading →

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