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The Blog.
I post bi-weekly about writing, editing, teaching, and travel.


Jul 9, 20234 min read
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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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