Signs of a Truly Early Spring

Signs of a Truly Early Spring


Yesterday was one of the most beautiful days I’ve seen in quite some time. We usually have pretty temperate weather here, even in the winter, but there’s something about how beautiful the sky is when spring is nigh. Taking advantage of the beautiful blue skies and warm weather my daughters and I decided to go … Continue reading »

[Photos] New York City

[Photos] New York City


New York is a gritty place. That’s the best way I can describe it. I love every bit of its grit. New York is also filled with an energy that can’t be replicated anywhere in the world. It has character and wears it well. I had to head up the east coast for a few … Continue reading »

Christmas in Ethiopia

Christmas in Ethiopia


I must admit that of all the countries I have visited I love Ethiopia the most. When I was visiting in mid-December it was nice to see Christmas decorations in our hotel lobby even though outside the weather wasn’t typical for what I call a traditional, wintry Christmas. Nevertheless the decorations were nice to see. … Continue reading »

[Photos] Ethiopian and Kenyan Flora

[Photos] Ethiopian and Kenyan Flora


I have traveled to Africa twice – once to Kenya and the other to Ethiopia – and both times I have tried to keep my eyes open for beautiful flowers when I have a few moments of downtime. Most of the flowers I noticed in Ethiopia and Kenya I have seen in complementary climates elsewhere … Continue reading »

[City Scenes] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

[City Scenes] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia


Most of the time I was in Ethiopia with Save the Children to observe frontline health workers was spent in Hawassa, the capital of Ethiopia’s Southern region. We did get a chance to walk around Addis and I took many pictures from the car. When I walked around Addis I really felt as though I … Continue reading »

Headed Back to Africa – This Time to Ethiopia

Headed Back to Africa – This Time to Ethiopia


Frontline healthcare workers are the indisputable backbones of global health and development. They often are the unsung heroes who, despite their dedication to helping those in need, are not nearly recognized enough. Save the Children has set out to change that through their Every Beat Matters campaign by honoring health workers who work in some of the poorest, … Continue reading »