Renewing My Imagination Thanks to Willy Wonka

WillyWonka

“We are the music makers, And we are the dreamers of dreams” Ode by Arthur O’Shaughnessy Every few years I give my imagination a kick by watching Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.  With Betsy out of town this last weekend, I decided to dive into the wonderful, odd, and fun world that Roald Dahl [...]

I Need “More Cowbell” to Embrace Life

Warren's tattoo - Final

This weekend I got my first tattoo and I absolutely love how it turned out.  I fully realize that a tattoo is not for everyone and there is sure to be a group of people that question my choice. However, I am determined not to let other people decide what I will do with my [...]

What am I scared of?

Today marks 50 days until we leave. I find that the closer we get to taking off the more my mind seems to focus on the life we have ahead of us. However, in addition to the excitement comes a healthy dose of fear. Instead of trying to articulate my trepidation and concerns with text, [...]

Learning to Fly on a Trapeze

Warren flying on the trapeze

Advice from a veteran trapeze performer: Throw your heart over the bars and your body will follow. What’s so funny about the above statement is that you actually have to get up the ladder, navigate the tiny little platform, and reach forward into the void to get the trapeze with only someone’s hand hooked into the [...]

Betsy, Ink. (or, how I got a tattoo without crying)

Follow the white rabbit tattoo

Friday was a big day for me. After years of wanting a tattoo, I finally took the plunge. It was a great experience all the way around, and I’m so glad I trusted in Ricky Lahourcade to do it (thanks to his girlfriend Abbe for the recommendation). It was an hour of nervous anticipation as [...]

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