Nathanial Garrod

Category Archives: Thoughts

The Winds are Changing

I still remember my first time in Oklahoma. I remember sitting in the airport with a future classmate and good friend. We talked about our undergraduate experience and our degrees … Continue reading

April 2, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Saturday at the Coffee Shop

“He goes for the tulip,” the barista jokes, as I reach for one of the two Mochas he put on the counter at the same time. I had great pause … Continue reading

March 30, 2013 · Leave a Comment

I Play For…

I have had the incredibly opportunity this year and last to work with Big Pink Volleyball. Big Pink Volleyball is a fundraiser for breast cancer awareness. What I love about … Continue reading

March 12, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Reflections on Libraries

I do not remember the first time I walked into a library. I have been told it was while my mother was still pregnant with me. I have heard that … Continue reading

March 2, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Thoughts from the End of the Year

There was a brisk coldness in the air. The sort of cold that makes you glad to have a jacket, but not so strong as to make you shiver. My … Continue reading

January 26, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Trip to Fantastic

Yesterday’s lunch came from a food cart that makes peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Gourmet peanut butter and jelly. Sandwiches like the Trypto-fantastic, which reminds one of a creation one … Continue reading

December 31, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Priorities in 2013

With the new year fast upon us, I find myself contemplating how I have grown and changed over the past year. Since late September or early October, I find myself … Continue reading

December 28, 2012 · 2 Comments

Any Coffee Shop, Anywhere

You know the place. Perhaps tinted windows, or window shades protect your view of inside before you walk in. Opening the door, you have no idea what is inside, yet … Continue reading

December 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment

The Fog Sets In

Lately there has been a bit of a fog over Sonoma county. A heavy mist that makes the mountains look like mashed potatoes covering an unhealthy portion of moldy meatloaf. … Continue reading

December 19, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Goodreads