How does a stereotype come into existence? Does it take one, five, ten, or more instances of something similar happening among a type of person to become solidified in ‘common’ thought? Similar to first impressions, one bad experience with a person from a broad nationality can outweigh the ten good impressions. A rude French person … More Traveling American

One of the practices I am working on in my life is stopping, for even just a moment, and recognizing how lucky I am when I have a good thing going. Looking back at my time on Totiki, I smile knowing that I made time to stop and enjoy how good I had it along … More Watching the World Go By – Gratitude and Reflection

Stretched zipper seams, stuffed packing cubes, and all the wrong clothes… Overpacking, it happens to the best of us. I like to think that each trip I tend to get better at whittling down my pack to the optimal combination of practical clothes. Then one day I find myself wearing all my clothes at once … More Why Did I Bring This?