To reach a port we must set sail –Sail, not tie at anchorSail, not drift. Franklin D. Roosevelt In spring 2017, my daughter, Sarah Grace, was selected to voyage on Semester at Sea during her junior year of college. I flew with her to San Diego and tearfully waved goodbye as she set sail on … Continue reading Five Months, Three Continents, Twenty Countries
Category: Adventure
Adventures and Misadventures
“Rather blessings, after counting my misfortunes, I realized how the more blessed I am.”― Anthony Liccione When traveling (or even in making plans to travel) there are times when things go awry. As I was making yet another u-turn to go in the correct direction while on the latest National Park road trip with my daughter, … Continue reading Adventures and Misadventures
Walk in Beauty
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.Robert Frost Spider Rock - Canyon de Chelly National Monument Living and working in Navajo Nation has been one of the greatest teaching and learning experiences of my career. It has also been … Continue reading Walk in Beauty
The Danger of a Single Story
"The pen that writes your life story must be held in your own hand." Nine months ago, in the middle of this insane pandemic, I chose to relocate to the Navajo Nation and begin teaching English to a generation of culturally confused teenagers who are predominantly English Language Learners. After the initial shock of this … Continue reading The Danger of a Single Story
Invincible Summer
In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love. In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile. In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm. I realized, through it all, that… In the midst of winter, I found … Continue reading Invincible Summer
Chasing Verbs 