September 2010

Long Gone but Close to the Bone

by Keith Savage on September 13, 2010 · 29 comments

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…at the time, six weeks was an unfathomably long vacation. As the trip wore on I could almost feel the worries and fears and mundane things taking up mental space flaking off like old dried paint. In their sudden absence I felt acutely aware of my values… Read more...

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The Peak

by Keith Savage on September 9, 2010 · 21 comments

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In the course of any stint at a job, perhaps it’s rare to experience the ultimate test of your abilities, to face a reckoning so demanding and monumental that every possible accomplishment thereafter would pale in comparison. In this crucible, failing to recognize the moment as the act of summiting is forgivable. Failing to consider the implications after time has provided perspective, however, is not… Read more...

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Bloody Good Travel Writing from August 2010

by Keith Savage on September 7, 2010 · 6 comments

While August found me reading more work material than travel blogs, I did still stumble on several articles that struck a chord in me. Each shares a common thread with my mission or the style of writing I continue to pursue. Give these a read and enjoy! Read more...

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Fear of a Small Planet

by Keith Savage on September 2, 2010 · 33 comments

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Do you remember a time when it felt like you could be anything and do anything? The world outside your doors was shot through with possibilities. The adventures you could have were as limitless as the world was exotic. Threads of hope, awe, excitement, and wonder wove into a tapestry often simply called childhood… Read more...

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