Have you ever heard of the Camino de Santiago? I hadn’t either until I saw the documentary, Walking the Camino, this past week. Walking the Camino follows six strangers as they walk the 500-mile pilgrimage across Spain known as...wait for it...the Camino de Santiago. People walk the Camino, often with just a backpack and a pair of boots, many miles each day, going from hostel to hostel, until they reach Santiago. It sounds like a really neat journey... Or, at least it did before I watched the movie. Seriously, I was like, “Sign … [Read more...]
Before You Judge Someone’s Story, Do This…
By | May 5, 2014 | Leave a Comment
I hate commercials, don't you? Well, except for maybe the Domino's Pizza commercial I saw recently that touched on something so important. And that is, how many of us really know other people's stories? Or, better yet, how many of us are assuming we know other people's stories...and are judging people based on these stories we have created? I bet, when many of us think of Domino's pizza makers, we probably think they are just that − Domino's pizza makers. One may even think they lack motivation or ambition in life because, well...they're … [Read more...]
Want To Cure Loneliness? Just Say Hello…
By | April 21, 2014 | Leave a Comment
So, how's the weather where you are? It's been pretty unpredictable here, but, dare I say it, I think spring is on its way! Which means warmer temps, lots of sunshine (something I could live with year-round), and more walks at Chastain Park - often with my dad, who loves to walk. I love walks with my dad, because we talk about all kinds of things - life, current events, movies, you name it. But my dad doesn't just talk to me on our walks. He does something not too many people seemingly do these days in our hectic and … [Read more...]
