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Globalized locally

I grabbed my upholstery fabric, memorably purchased in Jerusalem’s old city in 2017.  I think he said the perfectly patterned material was made in Syria.  My craigslist find 1980’s chair was already in the back of the minivan.  After I dropped my youngest kids off with a friend, I drove 20 minutes to my favorite… Read More Globalized locally

March 30, 2019March 30, 2019 willtravelwithkids2 Comments

Catastrophe in Mozambique – have you heard?

Fifteen miles inland, the BBC reporter told me last night, is an inland sea.  The ocean no longer stops at the shore in central Mozambique, but has moved miles inland.  The river has become a bay, drowning the city.  This was a shore where as a high-schooler I explored ship wrecks, played sand volleyball and… Read More Catastrophe in Mozambique – have you heard?

March 21, 2019 willtravelwithkids2 Comments

Dispatch from the laundromat

A downside of not having a washer and dryer at home is that time must be set aside to go to a laundromat. An upside of not having a washer and dryer at home is that all the week’s laundry gets done in 1.5 hours. Downside is I can’t throw random loads in, willy nilly,… Read More Dispatch from the laundromat

March 16, 2019March 16, 2019 willtravelwithkids2 Comments

San Diego – climatic dissonance

As the sun rose in the east, the neighbor’s heavy-laden avocado tree glowed pink with new light.  The palm trees gently shook their fronds as the temperature began its morning rise, eventually reaching a pleasant 65 degrees.  But we weren’t preparing to stay and enjoy the weather.  We had a picnic to pack and chains… Read More San Diego – climatic dissonance

March 13, 2019 willtravelwithkids1 Comment

Morocco – climatic dissonance

I couldn’t wrap my head around it.  Up to that point in my life, I didn’t know such an experience existed.  Cognitive dissonance.  When we returned home, that day was the one we told everyone about.  It was ten years ago, but four children and many relocations later, I remember it like it was maybe… Read More Morocco – climatic dissonance

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The Journey Tree

“Time to take down the tree that smells like vomit and clean up the huge mess.”  A friend posted something along those lines on social media recently. Indeed, rotting tree stump is an unpleasant aroma.  And I know I’ll be finding needles under the couch at least until Memorial Day. As I carefully removed the… Read More The Journey Tree

January 3, 2019January 3, 2019 willtravelwithkids6 Comments

Pumpkin Patch Island Style – Oahu, Hawaii

Seasonal traditions aren’t constrained by climate.  I have celebrated many a Christmas in the southern hemisphere, sweat pouring from my brow, dripping onto the wrapping paper on my lap from a just-opened gift. Christmas doesn’t always mean snow, cold, and a warm fire.  I have spent Easters anticipating the cool-ish rains, glad to leave the… Read More Pumpkin Patch Island Style – Oahu, Hawaii

October 27, 2018 willtravelwithkids2 Comments

Crossing the Southern Border – San Ysidro, Mexico

Spring break raves and mission trips.  Maybe a port visit while on a cruise.  That’s why people go to Mexico, right? In 2004 I was in France for a semester and spent a weekend with a friend’s family in Paris.  His parents were profuse in their praise of the cultural heritage and sites of Mexico,… Read More Crossing the Southern Border – San Ysidro, Mexico

September 10, 2018 willtravelwithkids5 Comments

San Diego’s Best International Cafe

Falafel, bulgogi, polenta.  You won’t find these items at San Diego’s best international cafe.  In fact, the menu is usually limited to Scandinavian specialties.  The patrons, however, are known to show up in their own regional and traditional dress, speaking languages from all over the world.  I would argue this cafe has the most diverse… Read More San Diego’s Best International Cafe

August 8, 2018 willtravelwithkids4 Comments

Even This Stone – An Easter meditation; Grootfontein, Namibia

Lil’s P’s cowboy boots slipped on the side of the rock, belying its composition of pure metal.  We didn’t expect to befall a space treasure on our Namibia trip, but it happened to be on a not-too-distant detour on the route from Windhoek to Rundu.  We followed signs from the highway and when we arrived,… Read More Even This Stone – An Easter meditation; Grootfontein, Namibia

March 28, 2018 willtravelwithkids1 Comment

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