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Fairytale Proposal
March 25th, 2009 - a sunny afternoon. 85 degrees matched with 85% humidity feels like we’re tanning in a sauna. “When should I ask her?”...
joehehn
Jan 17, 20195 min read
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Walk Away
Less is more as they say. Going off this equation, then what is nothing? Well it’s everything of course. Creature comforts are just that,...
joehehn
Dec 20, 20181 min read
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Presence
Gaze into the heavens, observe the breeze stream through palm fronds like a belly dancer’s hand seductively passing over an adoring man’s...
joehehn
Dec 19, 20182 min read
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You're so Vain
1980’s - My childhood consisted of He-Man, G.I. Joe, WWF wrestlers, 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champions, and comic book heroes; all...
joehehn
Dec 15, 20183 min read
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No Choice
It's Jessica's birthday today, a day I will always celebrate a bit more than others. Today I honor her with this journal post, enjoy....
joehehn
Dec 4, 20186 min read
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“So what’ve you been up to?” I inquired as the server encircled our table, strategically placing plates of sustenance within pockets of...
joehehn
Oct 3, 20185 min read
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Proof
We stood there lined up, overlooking the unmolested horizon. Leila, Jessica’s stepmom, to my right, Zak, Jess’s not so little brother to...
joehehn
Jun 21, 20184 min read
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Anthony Bourdain
Chicago winter, avoiding our balcony windows as the frigid air leeches one’s spirit upon approach. Snow piles press against the glass,...
joehehn
Jun 11, 20185 min read
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Truth
“3 years ago today, 55 of our closest friends and family traveled to Costa Rica to share a special week celebrating life and love. It was...
joehehn
Mar 25, 20185 min read
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Heaven’s Window
Teetering on tipped toes, chin and fingertips cling to the window sill, as the sight before me unfolds. Eyes agape, imagination...
joehehn
Feb 15, 20181 min read
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Perfectly Imperfect
And so here I am, mimicking Laocoön’s great struggle except my mortal foe being several strands of Christmas lights instead of malicious...
joehehn
Dec 5, 20175 min read
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Putting the Pieces Together
As is customary upon a trip to Chicago I found myself rubbing shoulders with my father as we tackled our first task. You see every...
joehehn
Nov 22, 20175 min read
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Mind Games
“No… don’t do it… just don’t do it. There’s so much to consider and think of all the reasons we’ve already discussed, repeatedly I might...
joehehn
Oct 3, 20173 min read
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Retreat
I wanted make some sort of tribute to Jessica’s passing three years ago and so this year I decided to focus on my own spiritual growth by...
joehehn
Jul 21, 20176 min read
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Friends with Benefits
We became friends first… but we were in love since the very beginning. Most people don’t know that about Jess and I. Our friendship...
joehehn
May 13, 20174 min read
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Godlike
“Parents are like a god…there is no difference.” - I’ll never forget this sentiment. It’s not often we hear anyone utter such a profound...
joehehn
Feb 15, 20172 min read
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Nothing but Everything
Nothing exists beyond what IS this very moment. No prior moment and no future moment either. Whatever pain, anguish, worry, and anxiety...
joehehn
Jan 18, 20171 min read
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Familiar
I’ve been here before, inhaled these aromas, basked under this sun, cradled by these gardens and danced to the lullabies whispered...
joehehn
Oct 13, 20161 min read
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Silhouette
A silhouette can serve as a tempting retreat. It confuses an already murky memory with potential reality. “We did this, that was us… at...
joehehn
Sep 21, 20161 min read
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“It”
Usually we hear “it”, that subtle signal from within, a gentle urge to pursue a particular path and at other times to avoid it. I define...
joehehn
Aug 21, 20166 min read
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