It's overwhelming to try to write about my travels. There is simply too much to say. I want to share my journey, in the hope that it might mean something to others, but when I sit down to write, I get stuck. I trust that, in time, various creative expressions will arise naturally out of this journey. For now, I'd like to share a few observations.

When I was finally old enough to undertake my own adventures, there began a long period of trial and error. Mostly error.

It is with a potent mix of excitement and sadness that I announce my plans to depart Seattle in April. That’s the main bit of news, boiled down; what follows is the long explanation, and a request for help. (Read on if you dare.)