Wednesday 30 march 2016 Bill and Beth are retired law enforcement officers, originally from California, who came to Idaho and […]
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mgrootn00
I'm a confused Dutch woman, intrigued by humanity and infatuated with raw nature. From 2009 to 2014 I've aimlessly wandered through Central and South America. With North America I will have seen all of the Americas. What do I see in the world's most famous, revered yet also most despised culture? "Travel at its most enlightening is not about having a good time" said Paul Theroux. I see that's true. You are welcome to both my casually fun stories as the more thoughtful ones.
Ireland Road Trip
From Dublin to the Dingle and Iveragh Peninsula The hardest part of driving on the left with a wheel on […]
Last Words
Katie and her boyfriend Colin invited me for a weekend of camping and exploring at the Lion’s Head (north end […]
Where to Invade Next?
Each time I go to see a Michael Moore film, I walk away feeling a mixture of gratitude and despair. […]
A New Phase Of Life
High school was the best. Everything was new and each day thrilling. Each book, painting, touch, song. Lately I’ve been reflecting on that time, and sometimes I want to reclaim that excitement of when each moment was fresh. But I realized something — settling down doesn’t mean life will be dull; it’s simply time to start the next phase of life.
The Gun Culture: Part III “If You Can Read This You’re In Range”
Today I went for a nice walk at Round Lake and afterwards took a meandering detour home. As I explored […]
Marjolein Goes to America 