Travel
*****Update: And the lucky winner of the copy of the Frommer’s Travel guide is…. Lyric! A huge thank you to all who entered this contest and shared their favorite spots near and far. I hope I get to check out each and every one of them in my travels. If you haven’t already, take a […]
While on a trip to Brazil last year I was invited to tell the story of Atini in photographs. Atini, which means “voice for life” in the Suruwahá language, is a non-profit organization in Brazil that works to defend the rights of Brazil’s indigenous children. Atini seeks to bring public awareness about the indigenous custom of […]
When I was little, I had this little jar full of Mt St Helens ash that I presume came from my aunt and uncle’s yard since they lived out here at the time of the eruption in May 1980 (and who still live in eastern Washington). As a little girl, I was intrigued with this […]
For the last couple Septembers, my mom, aunt, cousin, and I have met up in New York City. We aren’t going this year and so I’ve had New York on the brain lately. From subway rides to coffee in Chelsea and goofing off in Highline Park, to picnics in Central Park and pizza at […]
I’m off to race my first Ironman 70.3 triathlon! Yikes and yeeeehaaa! The Vineman 70.3 is a popular one and Jake and I were so excited to get in. That it’s in wine country is a double plus! We’ll be making a bee line down on I-5 but will be taking our time on the […]
I’m off to the land of coffee beans, shave ice (with ice cream tucked inside!), snow-capped mountains with giant telescopes, sea turtles and flowing lava…. Kailua-Kona, that is! Eeeeee, so excited! (I’ll be back April 10) On Sunday Jake and I race Lavaman, our first triathlon. It’s no Ironman, but we will be racing on […]