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Month: March 2019

Essay

My Walk Across America Book Status!

Right now I am working a long-term consulting gig in Portland, Oregon while doing a little juggling act with my book writing. The overall book project is about 75% complete! But just like the walk, I am focused on the process more than the product. As luck would have it, a month ago I had coffee with a publisher who “wants to see more.” Since … Continue reading My Walk Across America Book Status!

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Essay

I Planned to Delete My Facebook Account…

…but then I learned my two business pages and one artist page will also be deleted if I deactivate my personal page. And then I also considered the amazing support from tons of folks who used Facebook to track my walk and the progress of my book. And then I thought of my mom, and how much she enjoys following her five kids on the … Continue reading I Planned to Delete My Facebook Account…

tagriffenMarch 19, 2019July 1, 20191 Comment
Essay, travel

Are We Still Breathing?

[BOOK EXCERPT] Beyond Los Angeles, on the outskirts of the valley, California could be Mexico. And less than 200 years ago, it was. While passing through Los Angeles, into and through the San Bernardino Valley, I liked to imagine what all this built up sprawl looked like before we made it what it is today. Before we claimed it as our own, took credit for … Continue reading Are We Still Breathing?

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Leaving Las Facebook

Last week my Facebook account got hacked. I learned about it when my brother texted me with a screenshot of a request he received, seemingly from me, with a simple message that said, “hello.” Turns out a bunch of other people got the same message. Many of whom saw my familiar profile photo an engaged “me” in conversation. It was not, however, me with whom … Continue reading Leaving Las Facebook

tagriffenMarch 11, 2019July 1, 20194 Comments

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