Cold. I set the thermostat way too low again. I arose before the alarms. I didn’t want to shower, I just wanted to leave. Hanging around would be like toeing quicksand. Slipping…
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THE TRIP: DAY 3
Never in a million years did I expect that a shade over forty-eight hours in Louisville would have such a profound effect on me. A sudden rush of emotion has swept over…
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THE TRIP: DAY 2
Filled my tank outside of Cincinnati and was on my way. Over the beautiful yellow bridge that spans the Ohio River. The Great American Ballpark overlooks this same body of water. Sometimes…
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THE TRIP: DAY 1
legs weary and trembling slightly, roughly 12 hours since i left my home in new jersey, i have arrived at the best western mariemont 8 miles outside cincinnati, ohio. the residence is…
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GESTATION
today i woke up and, without hesitation, began checking off items from my list of final preparations before departure. there is a pile next to my bed of stuff that needs to…
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TABULATION
last night i shaved and chopped my hair off, lest i be covered in hair, grime and dirt when i depart on my journey. this morning my car was serviced. the tires…
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PATTERNED
everything seems to be falling into place quite nicely for next week. i figure as long as i keep myself scheduled and know as much as possible in advance, i can relax…
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EFFULGENT
today i went to aaa to get maps and whatnot for the road. i think mom had a heart attack as they were piling up all the books and roadmaps and calculating…
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ROUE
jk mcknight, who is putting on a big music and arts festival in louisville in a few weeks agreed to sit down with me and talk about the city’s vibrant music culture.…