Archive for the ‘Culture and Travel’ Category

  A few weeks ago I received a notice for a workshop called Beyond Skin: A Spiritweaves retreat with Michael and Anneli that would take place just down the road in Dallas. When I read the description of the workshop, my soul knowingly said to me, “GO!”    A movement ... Full story

Last weekend while strolling my local Farmer’s Market, I adored feeling savoring the fresh, fragrant produce. There was one table devoted solely to fresh peaches! Corn and peaches are in season right now. Just so happens I have two great recipes for these delicious items. This fresh corn salad is so flavorful. The vinegar adds just the right amount of zing. I’ve seen several variations of this ... Full story

We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time. —T. S. Eliot Recently, I wrote about the gifts of my summer vacation to Seattle, the San Juan Islands and Alaska. Now that I’ve been home for ... Full story

I’m delighted to announce that my first digital course, Necessary Fire, is now official and will launch on September 8 over at the Wish Studio! My journey with Necessary Fire began when I went to hear Sue Monk Kidd and her daughter, Ann Kidd Taylor, ... Full story

This is truly a ripple effect! I found The 7 Link Challenge through Carolyn Rubenstein who found it via Susannah Conway who found it via Darren at Problogger. Susannah writes, “The idea is to link to six of your old posts (and one by another blogger) to help your readers dig deeper into your ... Full story

He who returns from a journey is not the same as he who left. –Chinese Proverb Juneau, Alaska Having just returned from a spectacular summer vacation to Seattle, the San Juan Islands and Alaska, I’m relishing in the tremendous gifts that traveling offers. What I’m noticing the most is that I viscerally feel ... Full story

A few weeks a go I visited Japan for the first time. I have to say I was really excited, because I wanted to learn more about the Japanese culture. I had the opportunity to visit Kyoto, Nikko and Tokyo; and in general terms I have to say that it was a beautiful experience that opened my mind culturally to Asia. Even though I had a ... Full story

Soon, I’ll be rafting down the Mendenhall River in Alaska. I’m taking a break from my blog while I’m on vacation. See you in a couple of weeks. Full story

Yesterday, I met for the second time with a group of creative folks who are desiring to establish a local creative community. There are several arts type groups and many arts events, but there is no unifying force bringing us all together. My husband, who moved to McKinney after living in ... Full story

I live in Texas and the temperature is in the triple digits more days than it is not. Consequently, staying indoors reading a good book or going to a stadium style movie theater is just the ticket for the lazy days of summer. Since I discovered the world of blogging around a year ago, I’ve noticed that the amount of book reading I ... Full story

Here is the voting in finalist on Oprah’s “Your Own Show” competition. May, a food coach who lived abroad in different countries for 13 years, and she may have her own food recipes by international ingredients. Her recipes will give more food information which we can use in different countries or we may modify the info based on ... Full story

I can not believe this happening which was happened on the busy street in Shanghai, China. The story is that a woman tried(?) to poop on the street as we are looking at the pictures. I do not know if she did or only tried to. Anyway, some Chinese claimed partial people still need ... Full story

Have you boarded these world class airlines? How many have you ever boarded in these airlines? In my case, I luckily got 5 of these 10 airlines such as Asian Airline, Thai Airline, Emirates, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airline. I was so happy due to experience these outstanding airlines without my paying. Especially when you receive services from ... Full story

When we are on business trips or casual trips, there are so many chances to encounter local foods, but sometimes we avoid having these chances because the foods are not really comfortable to us. Have you experienced this? I would like to give some information about Korean foods which I am proudly introduce to all. Of ... Full story

If you haven’t been out driving in Germany, particularly on the famous Autobahns, you really need to go. Rent a fast car and map out every last road in Germany without a speed limit. But unlike America, the Germans take the driving laws seriously. Passing on the right or staying in ... Full story

Have you ever tasted this beverage in Hong Kong? For me, I have been missing for long time this local(?) drink since left Hong Kong. It is "Hui Lau Shan". Someone say it is kinds of desert. I really would like to recommend this beverage (desert) if you have a chance to visit ... Full story