On Community, Magic & Love: What I learned at the drum circle

November 26, 2014 in Guatemala, North America, Travelogue

“You know what I like about you?” Tor mused, sideways at me as we watched the orange flames dance in the darkness. “You’re unusually observant. You’re always watching things. You’re […]

On Life Hacking & Remembering How To Live

November 17, 2014 in Guatemala, North America, Travelogue

Life is slow here. The days start early and somehow they seem longer than days elsewhere, even though sidewalks are rolled up by about 11 p.m. There is time for […]

On Full Moons & Mornings

November 8, 2014 in Guatemala, North America

The drums pounded late into the night. I sat on the porch in the deep darkness feeling the heat of the afternoon sun radiate back up beneath me, released from […]

Giant Kites of Sumpango: A photo essay

November 7, 2014 in Guatemala, North America, Travelogue

   

Imelda’s weavings: On making a difference for one family

November 5, 2014 in Guatemala, North America, Travelogue

From the moment I stepped off of the boat, I’ve been looking for her. On every walk through the village and each boat ride across the lake. I even crashed […]

The Giant Kites of Sumpango: on the power of hearts to make things fly

November 3, 2014 in Guatemala, Travelogue

“No where else in the world can you see this, ladies and gentlemen! Only here, in Sumpango, Sacatapequez, can you see kites like this! Only here, where we honor our […]