One of my ESL students back at home is from Morocco. He is usually very quiet and it can be hard to get him to talk. But the day before Christmas break, he came out of his shell. We read a book about snowflakes and afterwards made paper snowflakes. He got really into the project... Continue Reading →

I have a pair of shoes that I have owned since 2008. They are not all that attractive as far as shoes go, but super comfortable for walking long distances. They have been with me to nearly every country I have visited. Before this trip I could tell this would probably be their last. My... Continue Reading →