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On confidence, identity, and the moment imagination meets reality I Was, Obviously, a Ballerina When I was five, I carried a quiet conviction I never thought to question: I was a ballerina. I informed friends, family, and neighbors who had not asked. As far as I was concerned, this had already been established. The only...
A Decade of Transformation In my previous life, I was an international teacher with relentless wanderlust. For 12 years I was fortunate enough to live, work, and travel in over 40 countries. Each interaction with locals and every journey abroad was a lesson in adaptability and resilience. I learned to navigate unfamiliar environments with confidence...
Cultures are celebrated in every corner of the world with varying degrees of pomp and pandemonium; some honor sacred customs, and some are just beyond bizarre. Turkey’s must-see annual camel wrestling event combines all the elements of ancient tradition with carnival flair, and rates as one of the most spectacular cultural experiences I’ve had in Turkey. ...
Hong Kong is an illustrious verb among nouns with her endless percussion of movement and unceasing rivers of traffic pulsating through the streets. She moves like an unstoppable tide of departures and arrivals, her million upon a million footfalls swarm through the shifting tableaux of metallic canyons, monolithic giants of concrete, glass and steel. Her hours...
I never tire of your work. Here at Auburn, Alabama, home of Auburn University, we have a decent number of foreign students. My son has had many friend from China. When asked what they like the most about the U. S. and Auburn…we get stunning answers. One of the most frequent happens to be emergency services! Of all things! BUT, as your photos show, the space available for fire trucks and so on is very limited and one friend from Shanghai so noted that it was so crowded that a simple fire could take out blocks and blocks before being controlled.ReplyCancel
My friends and family say they live vicariously through my travels, and they are always hungry to hear about my latest adventure. It makes for great conversation, and inevitably, there are always fascinating stories to tell. But the pure, unadulterated truth is this: the most significant voyage I’ve taken has not been a geographical destination,...
Amsterdam is arguably one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in all of Europe. Originally a fishing village, it is the capital and largest city in the Netherlands which boasts of world-famous museums, international restaurants, and historical sights, yet has medieval charm with its winding, cobblestone streets, pulsing with people and traffic. The intricate...
Dianne, as much as you love cycling I am glad you resisted any temptation you may have had in joining the melee of pedalers on the streets. I also find it interesting that in Amsterdam there are more parking garages (or carparks) that exclusively house bicycles than autos. Your photos, as usual, are stunning. Your play on light and shadow is exquisite, allowing the beauty of the bloom to come forward. Thanks for sharing :).ReplyCancel
The photos and the information are very tempting…as I am going to Amsterdam in the summer (inşallah!), I am more and more encouraged to experience what you did… and like you I think I will avoid biking there:-), and will prefer walking instead to the museums and galleries, take trains to the cities nearby, and get lost in the streets, and take a breath at cafes sipping coffee…and rest my eyes looking at the most beautiful flowers…
Thanks for sharing…ReplyCancel
