Tag: other

February 22, 2017 – Bozeman, Montana

“Are you building a wall?” I ask the young boy at the bar as he places multiple check presenters upright and positions them next to each other in a row. “Yeah, it’s Donald Trump’s wall!” I laugh out …

November 29, 2015 – Lutsen, Minnesota

Another holiday sacrificed to humanity in the books. I’m utilizing the resort’s swimming pool, reflecting on the recent Thanksgiving week. As per usual in the food service industry, I had to work the holiday. It’s only half bad …

September 23, 2015 – Finland, Minnesota

“And I will sing this song…” My eyes are closed as I listen to a small chorus of mostly naked female naturalists, along with my hosts’ son, who is completely nude. I wish I had that kind of …

July 18, 2015 – Crosslake, Minnesota

Well, this takes me back. I feel much too old to be hanging out with these college-aged co-workers of mine at a bonfire-turned-house party, but how could I possibly say no? They’re young, attractive, and Minnesota nice. Did …

May 14, 2015 – Somewhere in Southern Minnesota

Wow, my interviewing skills are terrible. I’m sitting across from two lovely women I met through my preferred hosting website, conducting my first interview ever. They tell me about their decision to host travelers. Their outlook on life. …

April 15, 2015 – St. Paul, Minnesota

Ripple effect: a situation in which one event causes a series of other events to happen; a spreading, pervasive, and usually unintentional effect of influence. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ …

February 6, 2015 – St. Paul, Minnesota

“Guys, I think this is what I want to do with my life.” It’s 2007, and I’m sitting in my living room with my roommate and his girlfriend. I recently had a revelation of sorts, enamored with my …