First Experiences Oftentimes are Outside One’s Comfort Zone After living as an expat in India, I realized that my personality growth was intrinsically tied to my willingness to step outside of my comfort zone and to have a first time experience. For decades, I was happy with my … [Read more...]
Life Goes On After Examiner.com
Each day is filled with unpredictable events. Some don't affect my existence while others make me pause and reflect. I take time to catch my breath, think about my new situation, and then respond.Robert Frost understood.He said: In three words I can sum up everything … [Read more...]
A Walk to Hudson Park in New Rochelle, NY
Sometimes joy comes from unexpected or simple sources. Such was the case when I recently traveled to New Rochelle, New York for a 3-day writing conference. Before the conference started, I walked to the shoreline that is adjacent to Hudson Park. I walked downhill from my hotel to … [Read more...]
Zip-lining in Costa Rica—exhilarating
Did I ever think that one of my middle-aged travel adventures would include zip-lining across a Costa Rica rainforest canopy? Nope. But then again, I never imagined that I’d be an expat, middle-aged, international teacher either. After teaching in Bangalore, India and watching my … [Read more...]
Natural Writing Inspiration
My writing is inspired by the natural beauty of the world. While I look forward to visiting tropical climates, I am most at home in the Colorado Rockies. I occasionally need a small dose of sand and surf. The rhythmic sounds of waves approaching the seashore can instill a feeling … [Read more...]
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