Plato said, “A dog has the soul of a philosopher.” I wonder what this little guy’s philosophy is!
Category: Travel
Unsolicited Advice for Beautiful Brides
“Everything changes, nothing remains without change.” – Buddha As we stood cutting the cake to the band’s rendition of “The Two of Us” by the Beatles on August 25, 2006, neither my husband nor I saw the foreboding in the lyrics: “You and I have memories longer than the road that stretches out ahead.” Despite… Continue reading Unsolicited Advice for Beautiful Brides
Hero the Rescue Dog
“In three words I can sum up what I’ve learned about life: It goes on.” – Robert Frost I recently reconnected with my friend, Jonathan, who I knew from my days at Rutgers College. Despite appearances, he too was drifting, suffering a broken heart, and trying to navigate between his past, which he had painfully… Continue reading Hero the Rescue Dog
A Little Voodoo Magic
In early March, I attended a conference in New Orleans, Louisiana with my colleagues, Daniel and Nancy. The long day of lectures ended at 4pm after which we were free to wander the city. As I strolled down Bourbon Street, I took inventory: Kentucky Wildcat fans painted the streets blue with March Madness; a lone… Continue reading A Little Voodoo Magic
A Reflection on London: The Old and the New
After spending four days in Paris in December, boarded the Eurostar for London. I had spent the prior 24 hours agonizing whether or not to make the trip due to an organized transit strike, anticipated to snarl traffic at airports, train and bus stations, and even the underground. I didn’t want to make the wrong decision… Continue reading A Reflection on London: The Old and the New