“Would you like to stay for dinner?” my friends asked. “I would love to, but I already have plans,” I told them. “I’m going to a ceremonial burning.” Their eyes grew wide with alarm and humor. “Who are you burning?” they asked. Click here to read more
Month: October 2013
A Living-With-Less Challenge
The pilgrims of the Middle Ages didn’t carry much of anything. Images depict them in a long cloaks and simple sandals, a walking stick in one hand to which a drinking gourd was attached. No backpacks. No headlamps. No hiking shoes. I realize they probably didn’t have nearly as much to take with them anyway. I’m guessing…
And For Her Next Stunt . . .
The book was called First Time Around the World. As if there might be a second or third time I embarked on such a journey. I could barely fathom planning a year of travels, let alone actually making it happen, so once would definitely be enough for me. Having lived with myself for thirty-six years now, I…
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