Living in a Culture of Fear
Aug10

Living in a Culture of Fear

We live in a culture of fear. It’s time to break those chains and enjoy life and see the good that is in the world.

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Life Lessons From Turtles
Aug03

Life Lessons From Turtles

We had been looking forward to seeing the sea turtle release ever since I found out it was nesting season on Cozumel.  This year has been extremely abundant which makes me very happy.  Having seen green turtles in the water while snorkeling and diving, I have a great appreciation for their beauty and grace.  There have been a lot of efforts made at turtle conservation around the world, but especially so here in Mexico. A typical nest...

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What Death Taught Me About How to Live
Jul06

What Death Taught Me About How to Live

For almost a decade I’ve been Death’s companion in some form, and for at least three decades I’ve been exposed to it in some intimate way.  Nine years ago I began my “second career” training to become a healthcare chaplain and immediately knew I wanted to work with death and dying.  Yes, I’m strange.  I can own that.  I’ve helped people come into the world, and I’ve been a witness to...

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Not a Moment to Waste
Jun08

Not a Moment to Waste

What do you do when you discover your baby has only 2-3 years to live? Find out what the Ingram family chose.

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Time for a Big Move
Jun05

Time for a Big Move

When we first arrived in South America, we figured we’d spend quite a bit of time exploring and living in the various countries.  While we’ve enjoyed Colombia and especially Ecuador, we decided we were ready for a big change, and so the search began. I found some very good airfares from Colombia to Spain this summer.  That led to some very exciting possibilities, i.e., spending my birthday in Paris, which is also Bastille...

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