It’s been a while, hasn’t it?
My last post started with something like, “…it’s been 119 days since I’ve posted something…” and that was well…well, it’ll be 4 years ago at the end of this month. […]
The Official-Unnoficial Rules of Driving in Paraguay
Driving in Paraguay, heck, even being a passenger in a moving vehicle in Paraguay, is like playing chicken…it’s risky. I mean…maybe its not that bad…but most of the time, it’s […]
Tutorial: Braided Leather Arrow Bracelet
For years now I’ve been making jewelry, sewing, crocheting, and being a DIYer in general and have always played around with the idea of selling what I make, so I […]
It’s All Greek to me
I’ve been down on myself lately for my lack of follow through with projects. I know it is a problem-I start them and only sometimes finish them. This new project […]
A Sister’s Advice
Over the weekend, I was going through a bunch of old papers and deciding which ones to keep, scan, or throw away, when I came across a card my sister […]
Tech for Kids: An Infographic
As parents and teachers, we sometimes struggle knowing which tech skills to start our kids off early with. Well, here’s a good starting point.
Being a Stay-at-home-dad
Please welcome Nickie Altamirano, a stay-at-home dad and Denver-area portrait-photographer and wildlife-landscape-photographer-extraordinaire. Needless to say this is a big moment for me not just because he’s my first guest blogger, but […]
25 Manners Every Kid Needs by Age 9
This post has generated a lot of buzz in the past year and I am so excited for all the traffic it has brought to my blog. I never imagined […]
Moving Day!
So I haven’t written anything in 119 days…that’s a long time. I just haven’t felt like writing in a LONG time and between crocheting pretty much all the time, studying […]
Black Bean & Lentil Salad
So it has been quite a while since my last post-my apologies. The holidays were much more hectic than I imagined! Since November, we’ve had 4 different sets of visitors […]
Mercado Municipal Nro. 4
Mercado Cuatro is a shopping/trading center occupying the wedge formed by the intersection of Avs Francia and Pettirossi and stretches over several blocks in Asuncion, Paraguay. It is about a 30 […]
India: Ellora Caves वेरुळ लेणी
Right after my harrowing experience with a “friendly” Indian tour guide at Daultabad Fort, we took our little excursion over to Ellora Caves. Nothing as exciting as our experience at the […]
India: Daulatabad Fort (दौलताबाद – विकिपीडिया)
In Maharashtra is Daulatabad Fort, a formidable presence that dominates the landscape. The site dates back to the 12th Century and used to be known as Devgiri Fort. It is a […]
Four Months and Counting- Am I Paraguayan Yet?
The answer is simply “NO”. No,I am not Paraguayan yet. Living abroad is so much harder (and infinitely cooler) that I had anticipated and yes, you can say, “I told […]
South Korea: Teaching ESL
I went to South Korea in 2004, when I was a Junior in high school. Even though I went there on a mission trip through AWANA International, one of our […]
South Korea: Bunhwangsa Temple (분황사)
Bunhwangsa (“Fragrant Emperor Temple”) is a temple complex from the Old Silla era of Korea. It is located in Gyeongju. The temple is recorded to have been built in 634.
South Korea: Bulguksa Temple Complex (불국사)
The Bulguksa Temple Complex was one of my favorite historical sites I visited in South Korea. Nestled in the mountains of Northern South Korea, the sheer combined beauty of the site […]
Foto Friday: A Work in Progress
When visiting Ña Gregoria, we visited her outdoor workshop where I found this little guy sitting on a shelf. He caught my attention and beckoned for a shot. He was […]
Ña Gregoria: Potter of Paraguay
I had the pleasure of spending an afternoon in Itá, a city about 37 kilometers southeast of Asuncion. The word Itá means stone in Guaraní, the indigenous language of Paraguay. The city was […]
South Korea: Gyeongbokgung Palace 경복궁
Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁) was built in 1395 by the Joseon dynasty. It served as the main palace of the Joseon dynasty until 1592, when Japan invaded and the palace complex was destroyed. […]
Foto Friday: Procession
Re-enactment of the Changing of the Royal Guard at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea. Shot with Canon ELPH LT / IXUS L-1 Ultra Compact APS film camera in 2004
Paraguayan “Gypsies”
There are a lot of peculiarities here. I’ve gotten used to it. Living in a totally different part of the world that shares very little with what I’ve always known […]
Foto Friday: A Soldier’s Duty
A lot can be said about a soldier-accolades regarding their sacrifice, their honor, courage, service, and bravery. Some steer the other direction-calling them cowards, accusing them of blindly following orders […]
South Korea’s Beautiful Countrysides
I was going through my photos on my computer the other day and came across the 15 rolls of film I shot in South Korea and I realized I’ve never […]
Eating a “Bad Apple” : A Lesson on Open-Mindedness
I enjoy a good apple, especially a Gala or Honeycrisp with a slice of sharp cheddar cheese…my mouth is already watering! Biting into a cold, crisp & refreshing apple is […]
13 Most Important Things
I love hearing from my readers. Your stories, anecdotes, and encouragement to keep writing has kept this blog open and alive more than once! One reader, Leila Wheless, emailed me […]
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