Who gets to live this life? For one brief moment, WE did! Dr. Dan Garvey, Semester at Sea Spring 2017 Netherlands: The faculty and staff sailed from Bremerhaven, Germany, and arrived in Amsterdam to prepare for the embarkation of all other voyagers. After a very long day of meetings, we headed into the city. Tim … Continue reading For One Brief Moment
Category: Travel
COVID Revenge World Tour
If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.” James Michener When traveling abroad, especially to Europe, I usually open up Google Flight Map and look at the least expensive one-way ticket anywhere on the continent. The cheapest destination is where I start … Continue reading COVID Revenge World Tour
Five Months, Three Continents, Twenty Countries
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
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
The Dashboard Wailing Wall
To raise a child who is comfortable enough to leave you means you’ve done your job. They are not ours to keep, but to teach how to soar on their own.Unknown A couple of weeks ago, I dropped off my daughter at the airport as she made her way back to Alaska with the National … Continue reading The Dashboard Wailing Wall
Chasing Verbs 