Since I was going to be in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru I wanted to make sure I made it to the Galapagos National Park. I’ve heard such wonderful things about the Galapagos. I will admit that I got a little concerned about all the rules and regulations that could “stifle” … Read More
It’s been a great 10 days so far on this South American adventure. Cartagena, Colombia did exactly what I thought it would… wring out the winter from my body by sweating through every article of clothing I brought with me with 90F temperatures and 100% humidity. It was awesome to … Read More
Family Values Traveling reveals many of the similarities and differences in the planets humanity and the way humans choose to live their lives… from religion to economics to academics and family values. I continue to be amazed by how people in emerging countries really look after each other. Whether they … Read More
Something happens to me when I travel great distances. Something in me shifts. It’s easier for me to get into a bit of a routine to write, walk, and be. Life seems to slow down. Which allows the focus to be on the simplicity and joys in life. Rather than … Read More
Breathing Life Over the course of my family’s life they have created and collected art. When you live in a large home there is lots of wall space to cover. My mother took the majority of the expensive and large artwork when she divorced him and left my father with … Read More
A question that was posed to me recently and has kept spinning around in my head was “What does it mean to be home”? When my mother said to me as a child “don’t be home to late”, I knew where my head was to lay at night but wasn’t … Read More
Today is the fifth day on the road. I’ve really been taking it easy and not driving all day. Stopping when I need to take a break and seeing the things that I would like. The United States has its beautiful places just like other parts of the world. And … Read More
How Do You Do It? It’s quite the question, I know. And I have not written on this blog in a while and am unsure how to use this open form of expression anymore. How should I do it? Many will say it’s too open and I need to be … Read More
No, thank you, I don’t want a conversation about the sport teams you like While you lecture me about the political climate in the USA And climate change And plastic bags And immigration vs racism I don’t really think your bank account or your car Proves much And your … Read More
I applied for a year-long sabbatical in November 2017 and couldn’t do any real planning until I received signed paperwork from my bosses with a denial or approval. In June 2018 I received the final approval and the signatures I needed to make this a “go”. The class I had … Read More