Author Archives: 34orion

  Dear Pops:   You left us 7 years 9 months ago to go on that ultimate adventure.   I knew at the time there were not going to be any postcards. That it was highly likely you would not … Continue reading →

Last night, in the middle of the night, as my wife lay sleeping, I left our marital bed and silently padded down the stairs to the kitchen.   The reason for this early morning sojourn was a nightmare that I … Continue reading →

I have been thinking about home of late.   I suspect that it is normal for someone who is currently 4,829 miles away from his home in New Jersey to think of home.   No doubt this is exacerbated, when … Continue reading →

Every morning as I leave for my walk, I pass by an old Atlantic Forest Tree resplendent with hanging tendrils, and moss. It is also blessed by the most beautiful yellow orchid that somehow always seem to be spotlighted by … Continue reading →

On the morning of March 11, 2012 the Costa Pacifica pulled into Guanabara Bay and I saw Rio for the very first time. I was so excited. It was the first stop on an 18 day cruise I had booked … Continue reading →

These dreams go on when I close my eyes Every second of the night I live another life These dreams that sleep when it’s cold outside Every moment I’m awake the further I’m away These Dreams-Heart I suspect that many, … Continue reading →

I have never been a great sleeper. Well maybe never is an overreach. I was told that whenever my parents came to visit their preemie baby in the hospital, I would fall asleep on them. But suffice it to say … Continue reading →

One of my favorite books of all time is “Stranger in a Strange Land” by Robert A. Heinlein. I have read this book probably once a year since I first read it shortly after the invention of the printing press. … Continue reading →

Over the course of this past weekend, one song has been on repeat. Should I stay or should I go now? (tengo frío por los ojos) If I go there will be trouble (si voy voy haber peligro) And if … Continue reading →

Today bloomed hot and overcast here in the garden of the Devils Rock. While I am a fan of sunshine I was happy for the break from the tropical sun as the temperatures here in Rio have been in the … Continue reading →