Trip #564 Weber Way, Arlington, Pittsburgh took place on March 14, 2021, and was published on March 22, 2021.
Chances are, you know someone you’d consider to be “an amazing storyteller.” They’re the person you always enjoy talking to at work, they keep the party lively (even if it’s on zoom), and they make you laugh or think, and sometimes both. You might even be THAT person! And if so, congratulations, and thank you for sharing your special gift. But even if you consider yourself more of a listener than a teller, stories are welded into your DNA. They’re a part of who you are and how you interpret and share the world. Not everyone is blessed with being a raconteur, but we all have stories to share. Stories flow from instruments and sounds, the blending of colors and aromas, movements and gestures, and from the labors performed by our hands. Everywhere you look, there’s an amazing story that wants to be told.
Field Notes: Here’s an example of a “cold” Polaroid! When I was around the corner visiting #563, it was sunny and felt warm – but on this shady, exposed flight, I could feel the wind and it was freezing!! That’s March in Pittsburgh for you…
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