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 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 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. 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 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 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 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 Read more
The brilliant oranges and reds have started to fade to muted yellows and deep evergreen pines, but I’m sort of loving this new moody vibe. This week in Maine has showed me how the universe works in seriously wonderful ways, Read more