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My Grandma, the Pilot

When her youngest graduated from college, my grandmother decided she wanted to be a pilot. She completed ground school, but that’s as far as she went. When we grandchildren were born, she was widowed, living on a teacher’s salary in … Continue reading

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Privilege of Travel

Travel is an enormous privilege. As a writer and a professor, I get to move through the world in a way that was out of reach for my ancestors and is still out of reach for many people. I’m grateful … Continue reading

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Summer Flourish

It’s that exclamation point at the end – the hats off cheering when the work is finished – when we get to reel in the beauty of all that’s grown and flourished around us. It is so good to make … Continue reading

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If you had two months to travel, where would you go?

I’d buy a plane ticket to Nairobi and explore nearby countries like Ethiopia. Then I’d head to West Africa – maybe Senegal or Ghana. If only I had four months, and not just two. J.F. I’d go to Argentario Coast … Continue reading

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What Makes Traveling Exciting

Before I travel, I ask : How can I plan a trip that makes Me excited to get out of bed everyday…. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on … Continue reading

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