As we rounded a bend in the road somewhere between Medellin and Santa Fe de Anitoquia, I saw what looked like dead bodies sitting propped up against a fence on the side of the road. These people-sized dolls sold along the road are part of an odd new year’s tradition.
Off the Beaten Path Alone in Colombia
I like to think of myself as someone who isn’t afraid to venture off the beaten path, but thinking back over my trips abroad made me realize that I wasn’t earning the title I had bestowed upon myself. It was time to live up to the title or change my tune.
Who were your heroes? heroines?
It just never occurred to me that a young girl would not be able to enjoy or identify with the quest because the stories featured heroes instead of heroines.
Giveaway: Seeing the Art in Everyday
Living a good life is much more of an art, than an exact science. Check out the giveaway and make a comment for a chance to be one of three winners.
Christmas Links
The compendium is chock full of unique ideas from around the web this week. Some are simply interesting for interesting’s sake, some are tips and tricks for living a good life, and others are a little deeper.
Well Laid Plans, Challenges & Travel to India
The first rule of traveling, as every traveler knows, is to expect the unexpected. Whether it’s the screaming child next to you on the plane or forgetting your cell phone in a taxi somewhere, the unexpected can easily disrupt your otherwise well laid plans.
The Art of Nonconformity
Have you ever thought to yourself, “there must be more to life than this.” Are you looking to do something extraordinary with your life? Do you harbor an unconventional dream, or just enjoy challenging the status quo?
How to Bake Brown Rice
Brown rice can be somewhat temperamental to cook, but it’s healthy benefits handily outweigh that of white rice. This method of baking brown rice couldn’t be simpler or more hands off.
Live the Questions
“Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and to try to love the questions themselves like locked rooms and like books that are written in a foreign tongue.”
Knowing When to Quit
How do you know when it’s time to lay down your cards or when it’s time to double down and push through? Whether it’s leaving a job or a relationship, the decision making process itself isn’t something we talk much about.
