I was 23 when I was on a road trip with my best friend, and we made a left turn somewhere along the way that led us to Albuquerque, New Mexico. We covered a lot of terrain in New Mexico. I am originally from The Hoosier State so The Land of Enchantment was kind of enchanting to an Indiana Hoosier. Its panoramic vistas were inspirational to me in the way that a quiet moment can inspire a young man to gaze into the future. I remember sitting on railroad tracks as I collected my thoughts on a postcard. I can still feel the passion in my words and I can imagine another new adventure somewhere on the horizon. If I could just remind myself to write an address on the postcard then it would have become a special memento from my journey. My parents never received that postcard in the mail. The postcard was sent with all of my hope for the future. It was just missing an address because of all my dreams for the future. I still think about that postcard when I see something new on the horizon. Memories begin to fade over time, but some dreams will always stand the test of time.
