Spiritual Spearmints

This is a continuation of my journal from my life in China. It was a chaotic, unimaginable time, and these … More

Adventures in Yunnan

Since I’ve been on a bit of a Chinese kick lately, I figured I’d continue the trend and share this … More

So apparently there’s some bogus study that came out—I guess this was back in August, I’m just seeing it now—that … More

It’s one of my favorite words, and there’s so seldom a chance to use it in conversation. Hiraeth (It’s Welsh, … More

Have you heard about the new club at Camelot? Yeah, apparently it’s famous for its knight life. I showed up … More

We pick up this week with number four on the list of “Best Castles Ever!” If you missed the previous … More

It’s a serious question. Is there an established timeline that follows, “in the days of yore…?” Is there an “early … More

I find myself sort of painted into a corner these days. Because of my profession, I am expected to be … More

When you don’t consistently update your blog, it’s really freaking hard not to want to start with, “So it’s … More

I think I’m going to go live in a Buddhist monastery in Nepal. No, but for real. Not forever, or … More