The Small Print-Up First and Not Small Disclaimer #1: I am not a doctor, and this is NOT official medical advice; I have graduated nursing school, have …
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The Small Print-Up First and Not Small Disclaimer #1: I am not a doctor, and this is NOT official medical advice; I have graduated nursing school, have …
More than 1500 coherent words on what I packed for two years in Madagascar from the kind of suitcase I had, and everything I put in …
Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself. I’ve been doing a lot of hiking lately some local, some a little further away. Hiking, especially alone, …
I’ve had a few blogs over the years. All were the free kind with a very specific focus. Like when I went to south america–my …
I’ll be the first to admit it: Bogotá was not high on my list of ‘places to visit’. But Colombia’s capital city is a study in contrasts. …
Life updates Since my return from Italy, my travel and exploration game has been rather lackluster. I’ve had a few trips along the Carolina Coast …
I have always kept a record of my travels. It used to be with a pen and paper and 35 mm film. Now it’s all …
‘This will probably be a mistake’ I thought to myself as a re-read the text from my ex Michael. “Come stay with me”, it read. …
Remember your why. People often proffer this advice whenever attempting something hard. Like running a marathon. Or starting, then completing an advanced degree. How about …