Readjustment to reality…

Hi everyone, and thanks for checking out the site. I’ve been home a few weeks now, and after nearly three years on the road, it feels VERY strange to say the least!! Life in America is especially fast-paced, high-tech, money-oriented, and gluttonous compared to the rest of the world. And the sad thing is that people are over the world are trying to copy the American way, not even realizing that they are probably better off the way they are. I feel like a foreigner in my own land.

Meanwhile I am staying very busy with trying to meet up with friends and family, and also going through over 8,000 photos that I’ve taken during this journey. That’s right, I said 8 THOUSAND photos!!! When I see people here, they ask, ‘hey can we see some photos’, and I just sigh because they have NO IDEA what they are in for!! I am trying to get them down to a reasonable number for a little DVD that I can show people. Everyone also seems to say,’you should write a book,’ and I am thinking about that, but I need some time to chill and reflect first. Being back in the USA is giving me a very interesting and well-needed perspective on all of the things I’ve seen and done, and all of the very interesting people I’ve met. If I ever did write a book, I’d want to capture the spirits of all the people I met because there are just so many amazing stories in them.

By the way, my loyal cat Sumo is still alive and kicking at the ripe old age of 15, and he actually seems to remember me after all this time which is probably the best home-coming I could ask for. He says he’s retired from web design for now, so sorry if you were planning to contact him for a job. His days are now spent sleeping and taking naps and resting in between.

Ideas for the the ‘next step’ are plentiful, but as you may know, I never discuss or announce plans before they are made, so you will just have to stay tuned to see what happens next….

Hiking in the Adirondacks

Great to catch up with friends!

Add comment July 1st, 2004