There are nights when I fly. Really: I fly in my dreams. There I be, a hero in an adventure, often leading others; or sometimes just doing a solo stint – and I think “Time to fly”, and up I soar, laughing and joyous. The wind swirls round me; my spirit flows.
Author: Ed Medley
Ed Medley has been on a random walk for over 50 years. Many scribbles and snapshots at this site are from his vagabond transits; others are from his decades of international experience in geological and geotechnical engineering, academia, and mineral exploration prospecting.
Alishan Adventure
The word “adventure” came up often the last few days: a friend wondered why I have so many more adventurous stories than she does; another so much wants adventures she takes leave of her career this week to work for an Outdoor Adventure firm for a while. My best friend is off today to Thailand…
Textual Intercourse
I have driven about 800 miles in the last three days – to Los Angeles and back. When driving I feel blessed to enjoy good cell phone communication with a hands-free induction loop that wirelessly connects my cell phone and hearing aids. But on the second day the microphone of my cell phone failed, and…
Eyjafja… whatever
The Eyjafjallajökull volcanic ash (tuff, lapillae, volcaniclastic debris, etc..) is settling over Europe and unsettling a lot of stranded travellers, who may have to settle in Europe if the Eyjafjallajökull volcano keeps erupting for as long as it looks like it may want to. You skipped over the Eyjafjallajökull word didn’t you? Say after me:…