With packs a little heaver (we had to buy some llama magnets and Peruvian coffee) and legs a little stronger (60 miles of mountain hiking will do that to you) we said adios to Peru and made our way North towards Guayaquil, Ecuador – where we thought we were going to lounge on beaches and … More pro/portions: Guayaquil, Ecuador
It’s a known fact that every flight has a crying baby, at least one mouthy complainer and a small flock of anxious worriers. They have to, I’m pretty sure it’s obligatory. Nevertheless, I’m always a bit peeved to find them on board, and there is something about me that draws the aforementioned to my general … More Breathless
Buckle up, y’all. We’re wrapping up National Library Week and I’ve got some stuff to say about it. For starters, never has there been a more necessary time to talk about the importance of public libraries than now – so let’s chat. If you love and support your local public library, then kudos to you. If you actively … More For the love…
It’s been less than two years since I announced our move to Houston, and if I remember correctly, I was less than pleased about it. There was nothing appealing to me about living in the South, yet when I found out last week that we are moving to Philadelphia at the end of summer I … More Trading “Y’all’s” for “Youse Guys”
My childhood friend and neighbor, Mr. Rogers, is quoted saying the following … “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” 50 years ago today a frightening scene unfolded in Dallas, … More The Helpers
The Wild Rose 