Category: Inspirational
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How to Honor MLK Through Travel
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s leadership in the U.S. civil rights movement and violent assassination have left an unparalleled legacy. His peace, passion and perseverance have changed the world and continue to influence us today. You can see how for yourself at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Then, you…
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#WhyIMarch is a Lot Like Why I Travel
[Author’s note: I’m resharing this post a year later on the eve of the 2nd Women’s March. This year, I’ll attend in Nevada due to my current locale. Think about how we blew their minds last year. But it’s still time to resist and persist! Best wishes for safety and solidarity to my fellow Marchers,…
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So Put Me on a Highway, and Show Me a Sign
I’d heard a little bit of The Eagles’ music when I was growing up, but I didn’t really start listening to them until I was in my 20’s. When I heard today that Glenn Frey, the legendary band’s co-founder, passed away, I was rightfully dismayed. Then I pulled up his song-writing credits and realized how…
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Travelers Live Vicariously Too
I’ve been noticing commentary lately about how what we share on social media is inaccurate of real life and only shows the brightest aspects of it. There are also studies, of course at this point hardly newsworthy, about how social media use affects our self-esteem. And then there are people who make snide remarks about…