June 22, 2010
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Free cup of coffee

I’ve said it a few times in this blog and I’ll say it again, ‘it’s the little things in life.’  An encouraging wave from a passing truck driver as you stand in the rain with your thumb out, someone giving you a hand warmer to help keep you warm as you pitch your tent on

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June 22, 2010
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Hitchhikers: for your entertainment

‘Hi my name is Mr. Shinata’ the middle aged man introduced himself from the front seat.  The sun was blazing outside the car window and my sweat soaked shirt was causing me to shiver in the soft breeze coming from the air conditioner.  ‘My name is Michael.  Thanks for giving me a ride.’  I turned

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June 18, 2010
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No freaking way

‘No freaking way’ was my first though as the BMW two-door convertible made a quick u-turn in the parking lot across from me and pulled to a stop where I was standing.  ‘No freaking way.’  ‘Where are you headed?’ asked the suave looking middle-aged man behind the wheel.  ‘Aizu-Wakamatsu’ was my wide eyed reply.  ‘Sounds

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