Carnal Zen is my forum to explore all the ideas, contradictions, religions and credit card bills that pepper my life.
What I love about travel - is that sense of urgency that propels you out of your hostel bed, hotel room or tent to see and experience the world. If you live in a moderate climate - seasons provide you with a distinct duty to enjoy summer sunshine, autumn leaves, or snowy mornings. Here it is [...]
I’m not a t.v. person. I try not to say that because it comes off sounding pertentious…but in the world according to Facebook I should know who Paula and Kara are and be surprised about what Allison is wearing…only I don’t. I have NO IDEA. I stop reading bloggers I like, when they start going [...]
It’s been a long time since I saw a human sandwich board used for advertisement. In Florida, employees stand along busy intersections holding signs announcing clearance sales while chatting on cell phones or taking long bored pulls from their cigarette. It seems like a thankless, joyless job.
Yesterday, stuck in traffic, I watched one of these sign-holders [...]
I’ve made no secret who I voted for. I’d do it again and again with confidence. In truth, although I have a strong preference for one candidate over another it’s important to not lose focus.
Our election process. Our right to vote. Our need to have that vote counted is the foundation for democracy. Democracy doesn’t [...]
In college, the first day of class always began with a crisp clean notebook scanning the room for familiar faces as classmates find their seats. The syllabus, almost always photocopied on pastel paper, would be reviewed. Questions would be asked and answered. Your journey for the next 16 weeks would be crystal clear.
In life, we are never told what lessons we are supposed to be learning. It’s [...]