All That is Right in the World

January 15, 2016 in blog, Inspiration

It has been pointed out that I live in 1947. I didn’t realize this until it was mentioned to me, but it is absolutely true. I’ve lived in 1947 for […]

Motherhood: On Atlantic Crossings & Fear

November 21, 2015 in Inspiration

Every now and then the realities converge It occurred to me this evening, whilst driving home, that my baby is like an ant, clinging to a leaf, floating out in […]

Eco Tourism: What is it? Does it matter?

November 16, 2015 in Inspiration

Today’s prompt on the Indie Travel Challenge, with BootsnAll, brought me back to something I’ve been noodling for a while now. The idea of eco-tourism… It’s become somewhat of a […]

Indie Travel Challenge: Five Favorite Travel Photos

November 13, 2015 in Inspiration

As you might imagine, we’ve taken several photos over the course of our journeys. Today’s Indie Travel Challenge, with BootsnAll, is to share five favourite travel photos. Andaman Sea, Thailand… […]

What’s In My Pack

November 11, 2015 in Inspiration, North America, Travelogue, United States

I’m participating in the Indie Travel Challenge with BootsnAll this month… today’s question is “What’s the one thing you couldn’t travel without?” So… of course I”m not answering the question… […]

Why Do You Travel?

November 1, 2015 in Inspiration

Why do you travel (so much)? It’s a question I’m often asked. The answer is complex, and it’s always changing, but at the root of it are my core values. […]

My Work Here is Done

September 11, 2015 in Inspiration

Today we are giving a party. You’re all invited. It’s from four to whenever, open door policy, as usual. There will be swimming, maybe some boating, a campfire, lots of […]

21 Years in 21 Pictures

May 28, 2015 in Inspiration, Travelogue

Today is our 21st anniversary… “The birthday of our family,” as Ezra so eloquently puts it. This picture… the one at the top… it makes me feel old… because… well… […]

On Stupidity, a Lack of Common Sense, Parenting & the Courage of the Meitiv Family

March 5, 2015 in Education, Inspiration

Every now and then something crosses my desk that leaves me awestruck by the stupidity of people. This week, it was another news piece about the case involving the Meitiv […]

Konojel Nutrition Center: In which I am proud of my kid

January 22, 2015 in Education, Guatemala, Inspiration, North America, Travelogue

There are moments when I’m immensely proud of my children. Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy with who they are becoming. I like them. I think they’re interesting humans to […]