My husband and I are getting ready to go out of town for Easter, to visit my grandfather for his 90th birthday. As we prepare, I’m thinking about ways I’ve celebrated Easter in the past. Eggs, of course, are an integral part of most Easter celebrations. They have always been a symbol of new life… Read More Creative ways to use eggs to celebrate Easter
Last weekend I went to a board game convention. It’s been a long time since I’ve been so nervous.
St. Patrick’s day is just around the corner, so I decided to take some time and learn about the man who inspired one of America’s favorite holidays. I’ve always heard that he is much more than just an excuse to drink green beer, but I didn’t really know his story.
It’s been a while since I’ve written about travel experiences, so I thought I’d share about my time in Hobbiton, one of the places from Tolkien’s fictional Middle Earth from his wildly popular “Lord of the Rings” trilogy.
Today I’m honored to be on The Change Blog! Here’s a snippet of the article: A few years ago I received a terrifying email. “We are pleased to inform you that you have been awarded a Fulbright scholarship to South Korea…” Perhaps I should back up a bit. I was in my senior year in… Read More How I Overcame Fear and Found My Love of Teaching, Travel and Chopsticks
As I sit down to write this article, I do so completely mute. It’s true. I have absolutely no voice.
Wahoo, interjection: an expression of joy. Wahoo, noun: a large game and food fish found in warm seas. Wahoo, noun: an amazing restaurant, full of joy, warmth, and great food. That’s what’s printed on the menus of a delightful little eatery in downtown Decatur.
Skiing is a popular pastime in mountainous areas. In the western United States, for example, or plenty of other areas worldwide as well, it’s not uncommon to meet people who own their own ski equipment and hit the slopes every other weekend. In Georgia, however, it’s not such a popular pastime. There are many Georgians… Read More A lesson in humility on the slopes of Colorado
Valentine’s day is coming up, and I’ve been thinking about gifts I’ve given or received in the past from significant others.
Today’s post comes from Jess Lander, and I’m so excited to share it with you! Jess is a freelance writer and digital marketer living in the Napa Valley. She will work for wine. For more tips on freelancing, you can visit her blog No Pants Freelance and follow her on Twitter @jesslander. The oldest excuse in the book for not traveling… Read More Four ways to fit in adventure around work
