We Sang of the Monsoon
As I pushed back in discomfort, to stretch my legs, I could feel the grinding of the metal on the granite floor. It was last period, history, the sun was blazing, and the mercury...
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Turks & Caicos 2012
Greetings from Turks & Caicos! I would say Yeah Mon because of my Jamaican memories, but Turks and Caicos does not have the same slang. In fact, these Caribbean islands are a lot different...
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Kirei
I tell my high school students that when I first came to Japan, I felt like a fish. Why would Emily Sensei feel...
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La Vita Bella
This piece is dedicated to the late Maria (pictured), the heart and soul of Civita di Bagnoregio. A modern footbridge is all that connects the sleepy island in the mist to...
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My Trip to Haiti
The first time I went to Haiti I was 16 years old. I traveled down with a church group, and taught an English Camp during the summer for two weeks. Ever since, I've loved the country and the people....
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Water[melon] for Elephants
The rough, wrinkly trunk wraps itself around the hunk of squash I hold in my outstretched hand...then promptly tosses it away, reaching out again expectantly for another snack. "She's...
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No Shoes, Just Service
Red dirt. Hot, sticky air. Children laughing. Chai brewing. Tumaini Orphanage is alive with the happiness of their 52 orphaned children and the volunteers were just as excited to be part of this unique...
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Top Family Camps in the East
Family sleepaway camp vacations offer fun, adventure and family bonding at reasonable rates. So, think about going to camp together with your kids this year. Plan ahead, and check...
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