Category Archives: Travel

On Dogs and Tough Guys

Posted on June 17, 2013 by

The slim, green-eyed teenaged boy wears the now-typical skinny jeans, flashy shoes, and puffy black coat. He stands with his elbows out a bit, holds his arms away from his frame, pretending he takes up more space. When larger boys … Continue reading →

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On Finishing Up

Posted on June 14, 2013 by

The creation of something complete and whole, be it good or bad–and if it’s never entirely good, it’s very often not all bad–yes, the creation of something complete seems to stir in me above all a feeling of envy. A … Continue reading →

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Giddy Arrivals

Posted on June 12, 2013 by

The young girls break free from the distracted travelers entering the main terminal. They spot their father straightaway, call “Daddy, daddy!” and rush to him by cutting around various legs and carry-ons. Their mother follows with their little brother in … Continue reading →

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If The Shoe Rips

Posted on June 5, 2013 by

Reblogged from The Nice Thing About Strangers: There’s a Norman Rockwell-styled advertisement featuring a cobbler diligently crafting some durable soles. He is sketched in a moment of peering up from his trade to twinkle at the artist. White hair and … Continue reading →

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To The Happy Couple

Posted on June 3, 2013 by

He is one single year old, toddling freely around the wedding during the toasts. He stops by a rather good audience member and distracts her. She acknowledges him politely, seeks for his parents, shifts under his stare. His brown eyes … Continue reading →

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Lukewarm

Posted on May 31, 2013 by

It’s not the cold, passionless ones who become great ascetics, but the most hot-blooded people with something worth renouncing. –Antal Szerb. Journey By Moonlight.

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Solo

Posted on May 29, 2013 by

In the tiny café, one has to adapt to custom and share a table with a stranger. I receive a welcome from a woman with hip glasses and excellent posture. She is Gisela, a retired teacher from Linz. She taught … Continue reading →

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The Chances We Take

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

Such a lovely moment in the airport to see the couple stop and kiss. In the spontaneous moment, their children take a few more steps, then turn to look up at the tastefully entwined tower of their parents, and make … Continue reading →

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The Shared Eyebrow and the Runaway Tablet

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

Reblogged from The Nice Thing About Strangers: He has a blue jogging suit and winter coat, she wears leggings as pants with a ski jacket. They stand close while waiting for the plane. She tries to hand him his own … Continue reading →

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Do You Hello?

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

Friendliness is my nature. This is such a deep instinct that I’m always the one saying hello when I pass people in public. In Vienna, when you say hello to strangers, sometimes they cross the street. In Istanbul, sometimes they … Continue reading →

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