Anyone else still a bit off from Daylight Saving Time? (Good, me too.) This weekend took me from Boston to Rhode Island, my 13th state on this trip. I’ve had some very interesting conversations already about cultural borders, spirituality and connection already that I can’t wait to share! But for Read more…
People typically know that I’m from the Midwest before I open my mouth. “You just look like it,” I’ve been told, more than once. And when I do open my mouth, even if my “looks” didn’t out me — my accent certainly does. (And if I drink, I have to Read more…
Happy Halloween from the East Coast! I’m in Boston today and it’s a gloomy, windy morning — somewhat perfect for the holiday. More pictures from that to come next week, I’m sure, but for now: let’s talk the week past. The White Mountains are jaw-dropping. Behind every turn on the Read more…
When I started planning this trip, I had more than a few dreams about how the journey would be and where it would lead. I’ve written about these extensively in the past, but suffice it to say — some moments on the road have exceeded these dreams and others have Read more…
There are few times that I feel as acutely aware of being a woman as during my first 24 hours in a new small town. Word gets around quickly, especially since the first observation is a keen: “You’re not from around here, now are you?” I quickly understood that meant Read more…
A new day, a new state (I made it into Massachusetts last night!), and all sorts of new places to explore. I spent the night in Holyoke last night, have my eye on Northampton and have been recommended Amherst. If you have any more suggestions — send them my way! Read more…
If you’ve been following along since the beginning, you’ve likely noticed a few things changing around here. But before we get into the mechanics (and the why), I wanted to start with a very crucial “thank you” — thank you for being here, following along, and sharing this journey with Read more…