And this is how it starts.   You are reading a page I once wrote  about a paper game (of consequences) in which my friend met god on the couch of eternity— and he turned to her and said    Hey you wanna get out of here and see the world? before leaning back and ...

I’m feeling like a fish out of water,But not a lamb to the slaughter.A seasoned traveler, I am not-I’m a bundle of nervous knots. So, I write an “essentials” listBefore I go around the twist: * Passport and visa* Itinerary and flight tickets* Gifts for my charming cousins* Kindle and books* iPhone and iPad* Charger, ...

Recently my husband and I had the opportunity to chaperone our daughter’s senior trip. The destination? Orlando, Florida. The goal: watch over my daughter and her best friend as they ride death-defying apparatuses designed to create vertigo, hysteria, and an empty stomach. Thankfully, as chaperones, it was our duty (and relief) to hold all their ...

The Trials And Triumphs Of Navigating Employment With A Disability From a young age, children are often asked one common question: what would you like to be when you grow up? The typical responses being a firefighter, a teacher, a doctor. When I was asked this question, I knew without a doubt that I wanted ...

There’s nothing more exciting than being in New Orleans during the Mardi Gras season! The smell of king cake and beignets, the rhythms of the marching bands, and the colorfulness of floats give you just the right amount of endorphins. One of my favorite parts of being a Louisiana native is experiencing the thrill of ...

Knowledge and ideas abound within the pages can be found the smell of ink conjuring images in a blink journey to distant lands all within the reach of your hands No need to even get dressed for your imagination will address All within the comfort of your own home you can enter the ancient city ...

We recently enjoyed a week-long, fun-filled vacation in the beautiful state of Massachusetts. Not only does the state have several of our country’s top-notch hospitals and universities, but its seafood is world-famous, and the vast sports culture thrives. Additionally, Massachusetts is home to endless summertime and wintertime activities, and it is chock-full of magnificent history ...

Recently, my husband and I took the upperclassmen from our small private school on a college trip. We traveled twelve hours (one way) from our rural community to Maranatha Baptist University in Watertown, Wisconsin.  In preparation for this event, the school rented a Ford Transit for us to take. No one said anything, but I ...

My husband and I took a week-long trip to Washington, DC, in early July. It felt so surreal to visit The White House, the U.S. Capitol, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  It is incredible how much history each place has.  Visiting the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial was the most impactful part of the ...

Who doesn’t like a good road trip? The memories and the fun of just driving to your destination are a huge part of the adventure when it comes to a road trip. Some people dread the drive to their destination, but to me, this is half the fun, as long as you prepare the essentials. ...