Happy New Year
The first yoga class I attended in the new year began with Kali mudra. The teacher talked about how our understanding of Kali is limited...
Carry-On Only
On my very first trip to Iceland, I noticed how often they decorated with words there, and of course that was part of why I...
Applause Encouraged
Many years ago, I traveled around northern Japan with friends, exploring the hot springs resorts. At one isolated spot in the mountains, which we called...
Thought Experiment
What a great way to teach history. Every now and then, I’m really impressed with my kids’ schools. And since tomorrow is a holiday, maybe...
A Pirate’s Life for Me
From what I understand of Azores history, the islands served as transAtlantic fueling stations and historically housed whalers and fisherman. But it’s easy to imagine...