While engaging in conversations with the locals highlighted my Southern road trip, in between were the jaunts–the cruises from point[…]
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Ayla Travels the World, Part 14: A Day in the Bahamas
Ayla said goodbye to the US and hello to country #9 on her three-month, three-continent journey. “Aruba, Jamaica, ooh I[…]
Read moreCultural Integration vs Segregation: How to Move Forward in America
Today we can connect with other cultures and people easier than ever–whether through media, by physically going to other places,[…]
Read moreAyla Travels the World, Part 13: Staying at the Florida Weed House
After Ayla’s dad flew back to Norway, Ayla was left alone for the third time on her three-month world excursion.[…]
Read moreSouthern Experience #5: Conversations on Spirituality, Connectedness, and Segregation With the People of Hot Springs, Arkansas
Bob the spiritual man shared about an unexplained sighting out in the woods. Tracy the Southern socialite talked about race, class, and her[…]
Read moreAyla Travels the World, Part 12: Road Trip to Florida With Dad
First it was Italy with her mother. Now Ayla road trips the US with her father. There was plenty to take[…]
Read moreFaces at the Minnesota State Fair
“The Great Minnesota Get-Together” seems to out-do itself each year in gathering folks from all over the region. I was[…]
Read moreAyla Travels the World, Part 11: A Norwegian Visits Old Family in Minnesota
A Norwegian in Minnesota is about as commonplace as one in North Dakota, which is what we shared last week.[…]
Read moreSouthern Experience #4: The Diamond Mine, Crystals, and Bath Houses of Hot Springs, Arkansas
After I interviewed “redneck” Bill Jones, I hopped back on Highway 71 and continued southeast to Hot Springs, Arkansas. Had you[…]
Read moreAssume Positive Intention
I got involved with a Facebook conversation-turned-argument recently. I know. I should know better. But once in a while I[…]
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