Top 5 Things I Miss About Peace Corps

Few bonds are as great as those between fellow Peace Corps Volunteers. Image courtesy of Samantha Marangell.  People often ask if I would do Peace Corps service again. What they really…

Death-defying feats of skiing

Bunny slopes at Monarch Mountain – and a smile before…well, you’ll see. I had shown up on a trapped-between-winter-and-spring Colorado day: warm temperatures, snow still on the ground, with the promise…

what it doesn't tell you? That you're going to have to get armpit deep in duck slurry to mix that.

Pâté in Paris: Opinel in Hand

I showed up to the pâté-making gig with knife in hand. Well, knife in hand, and hand in pocket, to be more accurate. I’ve never had reason to distrust the…

The Love-Hate Relationship

My relationship in Colombia makes me crazy.  One day I love it, one day I hate it.  At times I’m so in love I’m beaming and the next hour I…