My trip to Morelia, Mexico
I woke up with the warmth of the morning sun on my face, yet my feet were cold due to the fresh, morning breeze. Then what do I hear next? Fluttering noises and a squawk of a rooster,...
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They Blessed Me in Mexico
Tijuana, Mexico is an awful place. Driving through this city for the third time, for my third mission trip, doesn't make it any easier to see. The houses I see from the major highway are made of multicolored...
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One Island, Two Worlds — Dominican Republic
One Island, Two Worlds - Dominican Republic, June 2009 The town of Cabarete in Dominican Republic is one of fascinating beauty and disparity. Although far less of a resort destination than the...
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Weekending in Washington
You are a young professional and very stressed, reading this newspaper bleary eyed and desperately seeking to know enough current events to avoid being labeled by your boss as one of those-GenYers...
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To Soar With Courage
Every year, regardless of school, work, or any other distractions, my...
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Oregon Coast Vacation
Okay, so I’m a small, and I mean small, town girl. For the sake of the story I won’t mention that I’m from South Dakota…it’s right above Nebraska, in case you couldn’t...
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Etch in Desolation
Squinting at the sudden onslaught of light, I stepped out of the van into a dry, dusty scene. Poverty and desolation...
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