Reagen’s famous speech at the Bradenburg Gate was on June 12, 1987. 25 years ago today. Below is an excerpt from an op-ed published yesterday in the NY Times, Reagan at the Wall, by Ted Wimer, about the speech: In a way, it was a no-brainer. No one had ever liked the wall, since its construction in 1961. But…
And It Begins
For nearly as long as I can remember, I’ve had a desire to travel and see the world… My first trip abroad was to Greece during the summer before my senior year in high school to attend a two week long summer camp on the Ionian coast. We spent time in smaller towns and islands…
What To Do With a Rainy Weekend in San Francisco?
Today is a dreary Sunday in Dallas and the sound of the rain falling on the patio reminded me of this post languishing away in my drafts folder, almost completely forgotten… When I wrote it months ago, the 10 day weather forecast for San Francisco looked pretty gloomy. They were predicting days and days of…
Are You Curious to a Fault? Quiz Yourself to Find Out
Yesterday while driving around at lunch time, I caught the tail end of the midday radio show Think, by Krys Boyd on Dallas’ public radio station, it was about novelty and our propensit as individuals to either seek novelty (neophiles or neophiliacs, on the extreme end!) or to shun it (neophobes). “Novelty-seeking is one of…
On My Bedside Table
Below are a few books I’ve read recently* over the last few months. They’re not new releases, but they’re definitely worth checking out. If you’re traveling soon and need some inflight reading, look no further. Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel, by Rolf Potts This is one of the best…
Make Your Own Magic! Says Shel Silverstein
Today I’m waxing nostalgic, and the subject is Shel Silverstein. In preparation for my nephew’s 6th birthday, I made a stop at the bookstore to revisit the classic, Where the Sidewalk Ends, and to weigh whether it was the right time to introduce him to the unique world of Shel Silverstein… After finding myself nestled on…
What I Love about San Francisco
While in San Francisco, a quick trip to Whole Foods and dinner with an old friend each brought me face to face with something new, something that provided a window into a new part of the world. I love that feeling, and it tends to throw my research skills into high gear. In this particular…
Greetings from San Francisco!
If you ask me, the key benefit of making yourself freer and more flexible is being able to take advantage of great opportunities when they come up. Less baggage, more options. So I was excited when I discovered (through the serendipity of Facebook) that a friend of mine was about to embark on some extended…
Around the World in 7 Links
Today we’re going to take a little trip… I’ve selected stories from 7 different spots across the globe and put together a ’round the world jaunt just for you. So sit back, fasten your seat belt, and get ready to depart! # 1 – First, we’ll snake our way down through Central America to the…
5 Busy Days in Cairo
I’ve been struggling with how to tell you about my recent trip to Cairo, which is funny since my friends and family can attest that I’ve hardly stopped talking about Egypt since returning, especially with the return to Tahrir and elections. Even in talking about it though, I’m not sure I’ve done it justice. The…
