This memory isn’t from too long ago, but it is really memorable and it is connected to a memory from a long time ago…. I have shifted back and forth on whether to do this chronologically or based on the title. I think I’m going with the calendar. You’ll find out why I’d be called a PANK in a bit…. Read More
My First Trip to Japan & Food Thoughts — Itadakimasu!
Hard to believe my first trip to Japan was more than 20 years ago. That trip was one that I had to plan for quite a while…. in those early days of paying back student loans and living in New York, I really didn’t have much “disposable income.” In fact, I don’t know that I had any but I did… Read More
Traveling in Israel and Seeing Palestine
Some of you may not know that several years ago, I toured Israel with a group. I’ve written several posts about food and agriculture there as well as some of the typical tourist sites that hold Biblical significance. But the trip itself was a very different experience for me. As someone who had visited quite a few countries before going… Read More
Sharing a Month of Memories in November
In the past, now and then I have joined friends in doing a November post a day blogging challenge. The first time I did it, I just did 30 days of blogging sharing whatever I wanted. Another year, I did 30 Days of Thanks. This year I had thought I would pass on it but then I had an idea that may… Read More