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  • Before I get started on this one I have to share my feelings of shyness. I’ve said it before, when I’m with someone I want all of their attention, when I’m with a lot of people I want none of their attention. I like one on one intimacy but public settings are not my jam.…

  • Things have begun to look up here in Durres. The weather has turned into fall which is quite pleasant and cozy. Our regular bartender has gotten familiar enough to joke with us. We did indeed find an authentic restaurant to enjoy a lovely meal out. We know where the cheapest good-enough pizza is ($4.22 for…

  • Day 3 (4?) in Durres, Albania. We picked this city in large part for it’s proximity to the sea, which we haven’t even made our way to yet. We’ve gotten close, within a couple of blocks, but not all the way. Frankly, I’m shocked at myself, being a confirmed water baby. The inner child in…

  • I wanted a family so bad. So, so bad. And I got one, a pretty great one in the end. I can’t say I’d recommend having your first kid at 21 but I really wanted a baby and I wanted to start early so I could be “done” relatively young. Here I am, 43 years…