Letter to the Editor: When Women Travel the World Alone
I love solo travel. So when The New York Times published "Adventurous. Alone. Attacked," I felt compelled to respond. My letter is published here, and below: To the Editor: Re “Adventurous. Alone. Attacked” (Travel section, March 31): I have traveled the world, mostly alone, and I have one piece of advice for women: Go! Being … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: When Women Travel the World Alone
Against Trump, and for America
I’m so utterly, terribly sad on this day. I don’t believe the electors will do what I have hoped, in my gut, they *could* do, if they could find the courage and conviction to reject the demagogue we are about to put into place. But knowing that this outcome, a Trump Presidency, is all but … Continue reading Against Trump, and for America
A few thoughts from #Idomeni #Refugee Camp
I keep writing and re-writing this post. Mainly because I'm overwhelmed, and angry, after just a few days at and around the #Idomeni camp in Greece. In the top photo, a woman covers her mouth due to the tear gas that was sent ripping through the crowds. (I was still in pain hours after leaving … Continue reading A few thoughts from #Idomeni #Refugee Camp