Konojel Nutrition Center: In which I am proud of my kid
Education, Guatemala, Inspiration, North America, TravelogueThere are moments when I’m immensely proud of my children. Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy with who they are […]
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Ghosts of Christmas past
Guatemala, North America, TravelogueWhen I was a little girl, Christmas was pure magic. Snow covered log cabins, ice skating on winter afternoons, hot […]
On Education: What Hanna Lucia wants you to know
Education, Guatemala, North America, TravelogueMy house is beautiful chaos right now. Hannah, Ezra and his new friend Ben, a young man he met at […]
When Things Fall Apart: What Hannah Lucia taught me
Guatemala, North America, TravelogueThings always fall apart when The Man leaves. To be fair, it’s not only when he leaves. In actual fact, […]
On Community, Magic & Love: What I learned at the drum circle
Guatemala, North America, Travelogue“You know what I like about you?” Tor mused, sideways at me as we watched the orange flames dance in […]
On Life Hacking & Remembering How To Live
Guatemala, North America, TravelogueLife is slow here. The days start early and somehow they seem longer than days elsewhere, even though sidewalks are […]
On Full Moons & Mornings
Guatemala, North AmericaThe drums pounded late into the night. I sat on the porch in the deep darkness feeling the heat of […]
Imelda’s weavings: On making a difference for one family
Guatemala, North America, TravelogueFrom the moment I stepped off of the boat, I’ve been looking for her. On every walk through the village […]
The Giant Kites of Sumpango: on the power of hearts to make things fly
Guatemala, Travelogue“No where else in the world can you see this, ladies and gentlemen! Only here, in Sumpango, Sacatapequez, can you […]
San Marcos La Laguna: Good morning, from our house to yours
Guatemala, North AmericaIt is morning and the house is quiet. Steam, rising from my teacup, uncurls and stretches white fingers between the […]