travel, culture, and the culture of travel
Note: I began writing this post just as the Coronavirus pandemic reached the eastern U.S. As it quickly disrupted our lives, I set the post aside to focus on more immediate concerns. Once I eventually began to feel more resigned than reactive as I settled into a new routine for the time being, I returned […]
MoreI derive a Marie Kondo-esque joy from January. It’s like a clean slate. The year is wide open with possibility. And the days are once again getting longer. Yet the start of 2020 came with an unexpected dose of anxiety for me. I reasoned that this must be due to the beginning of a new […]
MoreHow quickly I lost my man at an international Santa Claus convention. One moment, we were strolling along the Copenhagen waterfront on a quiet Monday in July, making our way to the Little Mermaid statue. The next, we were suddenly surrounded by a flock of Saint Nicks. Overwhelmed by their vibrant red coats and cacophony of cheers that […]
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