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Journey to the Motherland

Posted on July 31, 2012 by compelledbymel | 12 Comments

Featured writer: Mel Parson As I write this, I’ve been in this country for 3 years now. I’ve taught one member of the tribe English, although there are still major communication barriers. The youngest member of the tribe still makes a collection of noises with his tongue and smacking of lips. We can communicate through various hand gestures, however. Before I…

Who Wants Popcorn? Everyone!

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Lesley | 13 Comments

Since having our beautiful baby girl three and a half months ago, our movie theater nights have become non-existent. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting at the theater, watching a blockbuster hit, and eating hot, buttery, fresh popcorn that made us lick our fingers for more. The more I think about it, though, we were attending crowded movies while sitting in an…

Into the Wilds

Posted on July 13, 2012 by heathergoyette | 2 Comments

Featured Writer: Heather Goyette Spring Break in New Jersey; where to go? Literally every one of my friends has gone to Florida (aka Jersey South). But no, not us. We decided to go to Pennsylvania. Yes, Pennsylvania! What, PA is not your first choice as a spring break destination? Okay, maybe not ours either, but we had an amazing time…

Gold Coast and Brisbane through Quippy Lens

Posted on July 12, 2012 by discoveriesinaletterbox | 2 Comments

Traveling With: Camera Family Sense of Humor After arriving in the Gold Coast, we began the vacation the way we always do – with our eternal search for good eats. On the way, I had several encounters with one type of feathered creature. Why did the stork(at least, I think it’s a stork) cross the street? After eating, we walked…

Childhood Friends on an Expedition of a Lifetime: 2,500 Kilometer Ski Trip!

Posted on June 29, 2012 by ekhaugli | 0 Comments

Featured writer: Erica K. Haugli Some days are worth remembering, reflecting over, and sharing with others. For me, May 20, 2012, is one of those rare moments in time. I had the privilege of witnessing two very determined, weather-worn and humble men, accompanied by their faithful Greenland Husky, finish a journey of a lifetime. After four-and-a-half months on skis (and…

The 4th of July! Using My GoBar at a Cookout

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Lesley | 0 Comments

The 4th of July! The biggest party day in the USA is just around the corner. As new Charlotteans, we want to ring in the celebration with recently made friends and community members, but living in a small apartment while we search for a house makes it difficult to invite people into our “home”. One benefit of living on the…

Tasting Wine in Moldova is not the Same as Tasting Wine in Germany

Posted on June 24, 2012 by thesweetkitten | 2 Comments

Featured writer: Ingrid Jorgensen A couple of times a year, The Viking and I do a little bit of wine tasting in Germany, usually in the Moselle region. The procedure is very simple: you see a winery, enter, taste and buy. How much you taste and/or buy is entirely up to you. You are even not obliged to taste or…

Introducing Athena Ceilidh Carter

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Lesley | 26 Comments

My daughter, the light of my life, my pride and joy, Athena Ceilidh Carter, was born on April 2, 2012. She came into this world with a joy that surpasses anything else in life. Her tiny coos and infectious smile warm my heart and soul. I could spend hours watching her sleep, move, or look at me. When I met…

Adventure in the Sierra Ancha

Posted on May 18, 2012 by elizabethjulia | 1 Comments

Featured Writer: Elizabeth Wescott It was a motley crew that set out from our house early Saturday morning. I had proposed this little expedition after reading an amazing article about the Sierra Ancha in a popular magazine a few months ago, and was really jazzed when a few people actually seemed serious about accompanying us. Aside from my husband Dan…

Onward, Little Travelers

Posted on April 23, 2012 by mezclada | 4 Comments

Featured Writer: Happy Impermanence Recently, I met someone who asked me where I live. She was intrigued and asked about the place I lived before that and then before that. Then she asked The Question. Do you have any kids? Nope. Oh, that’s why you can move all around the planet like that. Conversation got side tracked and I didn’t…