How the Japanese Tea Ceremony Mirrors the Author/Reader Relationship
On our recent trip to Asia I barely scratched the surface of omotenashi, the Japanese spirit of hospitality, but I…
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Passover Reflections on Moab
I’ve been back to Boston for a couple weeks but there are images from Utah that I’m carrying close through…
The Camino de Santiago- A Modern Pilgrimage
In theory, the medieval pilgrimage routes of Europe shouldn’t have held any special allure for me. “It’s such a Christian…
Time Travel
Starting our walk on the Camino each morning, we were smug setting off under a pre-dawn, pale blue and pink…
On Minimalism: Packing or Unpacking
It is always easier to pack more than less. Just like it is easier to spew out a burgeoning overwrought…
Travel Isn’t Measured in Terms of Miles
We anchored the boat in a protected cove. Swimming through green waters toward a crescent beach of sparkling white sand,…
Thirty Day Challenges- Life as a Laboratory
Thirty days is the perfect amount of time to experiment with something new and different. How often do we look…
A Friendship Tour, Thanks to a Book
Promoting a book is almost as hard as writing one. Especially the first time, especially for an indie author without…
That Man in the Greenhouse, Iceland
Iceland is a pretty popular travel destination these days – primarily due to a trend toward adventure and outdoor recreation,…