Tag: Queen of the Road
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Identity moves too in Doreen Orion’s travel memoir
Look across decades, and see how your roles evolved. By staying open to the various ways people see you and you see yourself, you will portray your identity not as a static thing, but a thing in motion.
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Pets, motion, and other tips from a travel memoir
by Jerry Waxler In my previous essay, I described my overall experience with Doreen Orion’s travel memoir, “Queen of the Road.” In this entry I continue my journey through her journey, finding additional insights that I can take away from this excellent book. Click here for my previous essay about Queen of the Road. Click…
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Doreen Orion’s brilliant memoir about last year’s midlife crisis
by Jerry Waxler When Doreen Orion’s husband noticed they were getting older, he suggested they buy a recreational vehicle, take a year off from work and drive across the country. She fought the idea at first. (What’s a story without some sort of conflict?) It sounded cramped, and she would only be able to take…
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