A Brief History of the Panama Canal
One of the major attractions in Panama City is, of course, the Panama Canal. I visited it twice during my stay in Panama. The canal has...
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The Blog.
I post bi-weekly about writing, editing, teaching, and travel.
Jul 6, 20231 min read
Writer’s Block
I don't actually have writer's block, but I am packing to go to California and don't have time for a normal post today. I originally...
Jul 2, 20232 min read
Wishing I Were a Web Designer
I'm cheating on my blog post today because I have spent all weekend (so far) working on my site. A short back story: Before my trip to...
Jun 29, 20232 min read
The Amador Causeway
Can you see the sunken sailboat? :D Stretching two miles into the Pacific, the Amador Causeway, or "Calzada de Amador," is a man-made...
Jun 25, 20233 min read
Panama City's Cinta Costera
Despite my exhaustion (see my last post), I was not about to go straight to bed when I arrived in Panama City. The drive from the...
Jun 22, 20234 min read
From Costa Rica to Panama
One of the most difficult parts about traveling in a new country is the logistics. From my experiences, I've learned to only book...
Jun 18, 20232 min read
Costa Rica's Beautiful Beaches
Note: I've decided to push "pause" on Greece and focus on my trip to Costa Rica and Panama while it's still fresh in my mind. But don't...
Jun 15, 20232 min read
When Nature Calls
If you've seen the headlines lately, you know that the United States is fraying at the seams. I don't need to repeat the stories. You...
Jun 11, 20233 min read
Taking Things Bird by Bird
I arrived home late last night after nearly two weeks away in Costa Rica and Panama. In Costa Rica, I attended a retreat called "Tame...
Jun 7, 20231 min read
Checking In From Panama
Hola! I am way too tired to write a full post tonight. I spent all day (since 5 a.m.) on a trip to... Can you guess where these photos...
Jun 1, 20231 min read
Checking In From the "Rich Coast"
I wanted to write a full post tonight—I have lots to share—but I just don't have time. Costa Rica has been busy so far. When I haven't...
May 27, 20232 min read
Evenings in Athens
After spending three days in Istanbul, I headed to Athens, Greece. This is what I saw when I got there... It might surprise you to know...
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