Marla has been a teacher in one form or another since college. After earning her masters degree in education from the University of Denver she taught special education in middle school, a challenging assignment on many levels. She continued as a teacher, even at Wesco Fabrics. I’ve had…
In February Myanmar’s democratically elected government was deposed by the military in a coup d’etat. State counselor and former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, was detained on dubious charges and house arrest. Though highly criticized worldwide for her actions against the countries Rohingya Muslin ethnic minority…
I am a member of the “Reluctant Travelers Club,” a large group, infected with a huge dose of wanderlust, who dream of traveling again… when it is safer. Obviously, some among us are less risk-averse and are happily wayfaring. We are not a member of this…
I am just this close to having a truckload of sand dumped in the backyard,….a large mural of an ocean scene painted on a wall, and an outdoor speaker with sounds of waves playing. You think I am kidding? Well, these are strange times! This is a post…
While dining on homemade lasagne, focaccia bread, and a nice wine from Tuscany my mind wandered to early trips to Italy. I was fortunate to travel in Italy many times early in my career in the textile business. As an aficionado of Italian films by Fellini and Visconti it was…
On my birthday I have been pondering,…and taking a mental perambulation through shards of memory of people I love, and places I’ve been while on this amazing quest. How did I get to this place? What were the propellants which helped me on this path? Was…
I have a feeling 2020 will be amazing on many levels! It will be a year for important decisions and new doors to open. Let’s open a few and see where they lead. As in all things… when one door closes…another opens up! The image…
What an amazing year! I will share some of my favorite images of 2019. Family, happy events, somber moments, and personal discoveries. There were instances of beautiful transformation along with challenges and pain. These are times of holding those who are dear to you,…really, really close. I caught…
My journeys have always been more than just about people and places,…they have also been a kaleidoscopic experience of feelings and emotions. Color is something that has attracted me forever. With the Thanksgiving Holidays, I always think of the color….ORANGE! I’m feeling the orange…
I traveled to Seville in October for a few nights before beginning an Andalucia bike trip with Trek Travel. My friend, Philippe, had to cancel so my trip began as a solo traveler. I chose to stay in the ancient Santa Cruz area which was once the old Jewish Quarter…