Life In The Slow Lane...
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This is a commentary about the slow lane, about the slowing of time since I suffered a severe brain injury while skateboarding with my dog. This is a blog about recovery; about our '82 VW Westfalia. It's about writing, surfing, camping, married life, bleeding ulcers that make you feel old at 32; about family, friends, and my dog Artie; it's about cruising in fourth gear, getting passed by every car and learning to appreciate every second of it.

Monday, April 18, 2011

Road Trippin!


My first entry in this blog was just hours before I fell.

The blog was started to write about traveling in our new 1982 Volkswagen Westfalia that we had bought two days prior. It was supposed to be an outlet for me to write something other than local news stories.

My first entry, on September 2009, was supposed to be an introduction of what was to come. I guess it's funny how things can change and instead of writing about road trips, and about our adventures on the open road, I ended up writing about traumatic brain injuries, my traumatic brain injury.

Next Wednesday that will change. That day we will pack up the van, and Artie, and take off for a two-week excursion through the southwest.

I'm excited about the trip, about seeing old friends in Austin, but most of all I am excited to leave this life behind for a while, to write about our adventures, to experience "the great outdoors," and to find my voice.

3 comments:

  1. I want your van right now!

    Always a great read :) Keep up the great work.

    You should read Moby the Fishes Blog if you have some free time. I am a very dedicated follower!

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  2. YES!
    a good road trip with your road dogs really can be healing.
    i just got home today from a couple days in joshua tree with my man and dog. i'm tired, i'm happy and dreaming of the next adventure.
    ENJOY and safe travels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. I'm excited for all three of you and look forward to reading about your new/delayed adventures. Godspeed and enjoy!

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