I aimlessly travel, meaning I have no agenda other than to get small in the world, be quiet and observe people – Walton Goggins I’ve been toying with the idea of a small world since I started the Cambodia series. Words have come in fits and spurts, and none of it feels cohesive. After all, the …
Life is short and the older you get, the more you feel it. Indeed, the shorter it is. People lose their capacity to walk, run, travel, think, and experience life. I realize how important it is to use the time I have. – Viggo Mortensen There’s always so much to see and experience when visiting …
,Do we really want to travel in hermetically sealed popemobiles through the rural provinces of France, Mexico and the Far East, eating only in Hard Rock Cafes and McDonald’s? Or do we want to eat without fear, tearing into the local stew, the humble taqueria’s mystery meat, the sincerely offered gift of a lightly grilled …
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion – to bestow on …
If God had really intended men to fly, He’d make it easier to get to the airport – George Winters Since marrying my husband three years ago, I’ve had the privilege to travel more often than ever before. I believe the military lifestyle often attracts travelers. Leave holidays, PCS moves, TDY visits – we’ve done …
People need to spread love toward strangers. We all bleed the same blood and we are all part of a global community now. – Aloe Blacc As some of you know, this year has been the year of international travel for me. As of the end of June, I’ve spent time in 5 countries, not …
The whole thing of clothes is insane. You can spend a dollar on a jacket in a thrift store. And you can spend a thousand dollars on a jacket in a shop. And if you saw those two jackets walking down the street, you probably wouldn’t know which was which. – Helen Mirren Spring is …
By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. – Confucius For me, spring is an easy season for reflection. The cold and often dark months of winter are behind us, and new growth and sunshine are …
All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware – Martin Buber Being stationed in Japan is wonderful! Not only do we have the luxury to experience a new culture, but we also have access to an amazing transportation system. Japan’s railway system gives us easy access to much of Honshu, meaning we …
Packing is always a nightmare – Stefanie Powers A new year means a new PCS (Permanent Change of Station) season is fast approaching! Spring of 2018 was my first PCS and my first truly big move. Going from the States to an overseas duty station was daunting. Until then, I had only relocated within a …
