Bringing Home the Bacon
There’s a reason it’s called work. Work is still work. After two years of being out of work, my mini retirement has ended for a…
Village to Ballroom
There are things I don’t like about being 38…mainly the wrinkles, and the realization that my appendages are still growing while other parts of my…
Flower Children
Dhal Bhat Days – Vol. 10 9/10/08 To see all of the snapshots of the ‘last day’ activities – click here! (opens new window) Time…
Abrupt Transitions
Dhal Bat Days – Vol. 1 8/30/08 Oh my God – what have I done? I kind of feel like it’s my first week at…
From The Outside Looking In
Photo: American Grocery Store America – my home country…my passport, my culture. I’ve been gone from it for 15 months and am now re-entering it…
China Syndrome
I’m neutral on China. Some of it was better than expected and some worse. Then there were some things that met my expectations exactly such…
Not so Sweet Dreams – Langkawi
I’m enjoying a perfectly relaxing, serene week on a sunny beach in Langkawi, Malaysia, with my family. I’m taking a vacation from my traveling. I…
Spice Diaries Vol. 14, Sept. 11, 2007
It’s hard to believe that yet another Sep. 11th is going by. Once again, I’m out of the country this year. Just two weeks ago…
ESL | India | Volunteering
Spice Diaries – Vol 13, Sep. 8, 2007
Tears fell like a monsoon rain… View Photos of my class and the party I have cried many tears throughout this year of travel, however…
Spice Diaries – Vol 9, Sep. 1
People often wonder how I can be away from home for so long and not miss it. I am surprised by this sometimes. Then, on…