List of Stories

Donna and the House Band – A big talent in a small town inspires reflection on what it means to be satisfied

Step on the Stage – Reflecting on college graduation and how seasons often come in waves

Get Me to the Car Wash – Recognizing how a small shift in thinking goes a long way when I’m trying to get fresh and clean

Longboarding and Loss – Exploring the connection between riding my longboard and dealing with the loss of someone I love

Awake for the Earthquake – A spiritual reminder delivered through a post-Easter earthquake

Camping in Carpinteria – Thoughts on remembering the past while embracing the person I hope to become

Playing for Personal Pleasure – Playing music for myself and caring less about the opinions and expectations of friends

Dirty, Clean Washing Machine – How a broken washing machine revealed the duality of water’s meaning in my life

A Good Book and Backpacking – Finding inspiration from Cheryl Strayed’s Wild while on my own backpacking trip

The Art of Sharing Sunglasses – Exploring the sentimental meaning of an everyday object