
One of the most scenic, beautiful, and peaceful drives in my life happened just recently, on route A82 from Glencoe/Ballachulish to Edinburgh on the western coast of Scotland.

One of the most scenic, beautiful, and peaceful drives in my life happened just recently, on route A82 from Glencoe/Ballachulish to Edinburgh on the western coast of Scotland.

So, I’ve spent the last week and a half traveling, making a trip that’s one in a lifetime with some lifetime friends.

Even today, almost 40 years later, I can see my grandfather sitting in his green leather chair watching the 11pm news on the old console tv that sat against the wall. It was a ritual, or a habit, I guess. He always watched that program, then would slowly get up, turn off the tv and head to bed.

‘If you’re asked to be a hero, be the hero’
–Benjamin ‘The Walking Dead’

I often think about my past, the history of my life, and the heritage of my family, my home and the state of my birth.