Imagine falling asleep to only the sound of the wind. Imagine waking up not to an alarm but to the sound of birds and the tickle of sunlight on your eyelids. Imagine being in the middle of hypnotically undulating prairie … Read More
“Who can do 500 pull-ups?” our guide asked, holding up his hand. The group laughed uncertainly and no one responded. “If you want to do the equivalent of 500 pull-ups tonight, go ahead and paddle with your arms. If you … Read More
San Antonio gives the impression of being in the midst of an identity crisis. Shiny refurbished Art Deco buildings aproned by clean sidewalks stand in the midst of blocks of boarded up pawn shops and tattoo parlors, their sidewalks gathering … Read More
Washington, DC, is known by those who live here as the land of overachievers. After all, you don’t get a job on Capitol Hill by settling for a B+. This penchant for uber-excelling professionally and academically also extends to residents’ … Read More
I’m what technology watchers call a “late adopter,” meaning I often arrive late to the party when new technologies come out. This “watch and wait and see” behavior has also translated to jumping late onto the bandwagon of the so-called … Read More
For years I have been trying to convince my family to do a destination Christmas someplace warm. I’m not a fan of winter and love the idea of being able to celebrate Christmas without having to don enough layers to … Read More