HeyJaredWanderSmitten
Curious writer smitten with the world. Loves asking questions. Rediscovering myself and re-imagining my evolving faith while traveling the world solo in midlife.
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My Marian (opens the original)
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Just a day before I was scheduled to leave the US to travel back to Europe, my friend Marian’s grandson called me. “Marian’s in her last days,” he said. “You should come.” I immediately changed my plans and drove across the state to see my dear friend. When I opened the door to her room, she was sleeping. She looked so small and frail. Her 101-year-old body was getting tired. I wondered if she’d wake up, or even recognize me. But as I reached down to touch her, she looked up at me. Her eyes lock
Why destination is the last question you should ask when planning your next journey (opens the original)
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Why does a tiny country in Europe celebrate the 4th of July? (opens the original)
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Today is the 4th of July, and I’m not in America. One would assume there are no fireworks. No American flags waving. No patriotic music or celebrations. But here is what I saw today as I walked on the Shesh, the main downtown promenade in Kosovo’s capital city of Prishtina. <div
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