The Harbin Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival: The Songhua River’s Annual Swan Song
Crouched in near racing positions, we listened as Vicki laid out the rules. “You have twenty minutes. Do not spend money. Do not even THINK about running. Do not take…
Tapa Thursdays: Eating (and drinking) La Rioja
When it came to the last region of Spain left to visit, I didn't have to do much planning: I was in La Rioja, Spain's wine country, and I was…
Things I’ve Gotten Better at Since Moving to Spain
Coming from a family of teachers (and officially calling myself one on paper), my mother always taught me the value in learning outside the classroom. Though she counts on her…
Five Years, Five Goals
The chalk squeaked as I drew a line under the word SUCCESS. My 4 ESO students read it, es-soox-essss, a habit I hadn't been able to break in my three…
Seville Snapshots: Focusing on the Future
Alright, alright. I know these are supposed to be pictures of Spain and Seville. I'm on my way there, so cool down! But today is Labor Day, and I'm in…
My Chicago Soundtrack
I am a Chicago girl, born and bred. I love my all-beef Kosher hot dogs, had a Chicago Bulls three-peat T-shirt, sport a Jewel-Osco card in my wallet. Leaving the…