Sometimes I Travel, Sometimes I Teach, And Sometimes I Do Both At The Same Time.
In July 2018, a guide lead 12 people into a cave. They all survived. Think I'm talking about the Thai soccer team that was trapped in a cave for 18 days? Nope! This is a story about a trip my mom and I took to visit Carter Caves State Park in Kentucky. Fortunately, our cave... Continue Reading →
It was one of those years where for a while it seemed like summer break would never get here--between all the snow days and the "sick out" days, the school year was extended a couple of weeks past the originally scheduled end date. Then as the end of the last day approached, it felt (as... Continue Reading →
Once upon a time, a school teacher and her mother departed the Ohio Valley on a journey. They spent the night in a Confederate Fort on the shore of the Mississippi River. Then they traversed into the wilderness of the Ozarks where they cooked over an open fire and slept under the stars with an... Continue Reading →
The first Saturday in May is just a normal Saturday for most people in the world. But in Louisville, Kentucky, it is one of the most anticipated days of the year for many folks. That's right, it is the Kentucky Derby! Just for this two-minute horse race, there are two weeks full of festivities leading... Continue Reading →
Camping can be an empowering activity for women. Outdoor activities are sometimes viewed as more of a male activity. I have met many women and girls throughout my life who hate camping or any sort of outdoor activity, some of whom have never tried it and don't have the desire to try it. I have... Continue Reading →
Our final full day in Chicago started at the Field Museum. A tip about visiting the Field Museum--on the sign in the lobby, the cheapest ticket listed is the Discovery Pass for $25 per adult. This includes general admission plus access to either a special exhibit or film. However, there is a cheaper admission available--the... Continue Reading →
Wednesday was an interesting day with a couple of activities that allowed us to see different parts of the city. Our first adventure of the day took us to the very last stop on the purple line of the L'train to the Linden Avenue station. Our mission was to see the Baha'i temple. This may... Continue Reading →
On Tuesday, our main event of the day involved a river cruise by the Chicago Architecture Foundation. If you are going to take a boat tour while visiting Chicago (which you should) this is the one to take! A company called Shoreline runs another architecture boat tour, but don't be fooled by that! You want... Continue Reading →
I'm in Chicago right now with my mom, celebrating two milestone birthdays we have this year. We didn't waste any time in experiencing the city. Arriving around lunchtime, our first stop after dropping off our bags was to test out some of Chicago's deep dish pizza at Pizano's near our hotel. Not only did we... Continue Reading →
I'm sitting in the airport in Oaxaca, having a bit of trouble writing this because my brain is currently in Spanglish mode and it's early. But one thing you should know about Oaxaca is it has some of the best food I have ever eaten. If you are someone who doesn't enjoy looking at food... Continue Reading →
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