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…
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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…
Khan el-Khalili Souk – Cairo, Egypt
Having heard that Khan el-Khalili, a major souk in Islamic Cairo, was great to see in the evening, we made the trek across town to see it after a long day of touring the pyramids in Giza. I was very glad to be with companions for the visit to the souk, including the men who accompanied…
Egypt Bound
In a little more than 24 hours, I’ll be headed to Egypt! Cairo specifically, via London. There will be plenty of big firsts on this trip – my first Muslim country, my first spot in Africa and the Middle East, and my first group tour ever. The event (sounds better than tour!) is hosted by…
Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost
I’ve thought a lot about this quote as I pared down my belongings and rented out my house… I love to wander, whether it’s along a trail surrounded by old growth trees or through the streets of a new city. I do my fair share of planning for a visit to any new city, but…
Parring Down & Pulling Up Roots
Today is my last full day in my house. When I wake up tomorrow morning, I’ll be doing last minute cleaning and packing in preparation for the movers to arrive. Then, I’ll meet up with my new tenants and hand over the keys. It still feels a little unreal, but I’ve been thinking about making…
Wandering in Portland’s Washington Park
The best thing about this walk is how you spill out into the thick of the city after walking for an hour or so alone in the trees.
