Poway, California
Disorganized Moving Post
The movers arrived seven hours late, but they’re finally here, packing our stuff for immediate shipping to Hawaii. Last Thursday I was in the Southern Hemisphere with my temporary Heart Project travel buddies. Next Thursday my usual travel buddies and I will be in our new Hawaii hometown. This week I am scrambling around wrapping…
The Hour Before Sunset
The gondola swung out over La Paz and, since I am afraid of heights, I caught my breath. A traditionally dressed Bolivian woman with a brightly striped pack tied onto her back sat next to me. The sunset lit up the ridges in gold and filtered down over the terraced rooftops below. Five million dogs…
Bank of the Caymans
“May I have your attention please…. May I have your attention please…. There is a fire emergency. Please evaluate the area.” Two caymanian fire trucks whooped up as the entire contents of the airport poured out into the street. Of course. Because I’d finally gotten to the front of the taxi queue. Eventually I made…
Where in the World?
Is it: A) Florida B) California C) Hawaii D) Grand Cayman The answer is…D! Grand Cayman Island! Today I meet two precious kiddos who have recently had their hearts repaired at the island’s heart center. Tomorrow we will be in La Paz, but first, back to Miami.
Up, Up, and Away
It was the best of moves; it was the worst of moves. Is it finally happening? Are we…actually…moving…to Hawaii…?? I really do love moving. Chris and I agree, however, this extended time of transition is not something we would do again—it’s had some rough edges. But I love that we’ve been able to spend four months…
Lunar New Year San Diego!
The cymbals crashing over the booming drums sent Eloise scuttling over to Isaac, where she tucked under his arm with her arms around his waist. He patted her hair and covered an ear with his free hand. “Do you want to move farther away?” I hollered over the clamor. “No! I want to see the…