Blogs are only words. But words can matter. Here are a few for whatever they’re worth today. They are my way of paying respect. Paying respect to the dead and suffering Gray skies overshadow our neighborhood this morning. Sadness infuses it, as well. In the forefront of our daily lives, … [Read more…]
Is there a place on earth where wildlife is unafraid of humans? Is it possible that sea lions, iguanas, and birds could pass you by as if you’re one of them? Yes. Animals like that live on a group of about twenty archipelago volcanic islands off the coast of Ecuador—The … [Read more…]
Greetings. I hope this finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy during this COVID-19 pandemic. In my last post, I promised I’d write about our trip to the Galapagos Islands. I will do that, but first I feel compelled to write the following. Public health and my father … [Read more…]
Travel-free travel is fun, free, and easy. And safe, especially given our current coronavirus pandemic. If you are socially distanced, self-quarantined, or just yearning for a change of scenery, I welcome you to our travel adventures. Escape to a faraway land, travel-free Hoyt and I have been to more than … [Read more…]
This post is dedicated to the women raped by the cult leader, Victor Barnard. They stepped forward. They exhibited the courage needed to stand up against such disgusting abuse. Barnard has recently been imprisoned. [UPDATE 03-12-2020] In October 2016, I wrote the original blog post about this topic, which began with the above … [Read more…]