travel
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Guatemala: Trip #2 with School the World
I returned from Guatemala two weeks ago – my second corporate service trip with School the World. If you’ve been reading my blog long enough, then you might remember that I went to Panama in 2024 for my first corporate service trip and came home with a broken foot. I’m happy to say that I…
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Almost a Half Century
I find myself up earlier than I want to be and with some time to kill before we go out for breakfast, so I figured it was time for an update. I’m now less than 3 weeks away from turning 50. I’m finalizing my plans — after all, it’s a pretty big milestone year. My…
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Time Marches On
It’s felt very much like spring this past week, and I’m seeing signs of Mother Nature waking up from her winter slumber. While I’m still angry, sad, and frustrated on a daily basis at the state of things in the U.S., I am trying very hard to focus on what’s still good in the world.…
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I’m Still Here
I just logged in to see that my last post was just before the U.S. election. I’ve been in a dark place mentally since then, which has made it difficult for me to want to do any writing (other than what is required of me at work). I assure you, I’m still here, and I’m…
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School building, fractured bones, and other Panamanian adventures
I went to Panama in one piece and came back with my left foot fractured in two places. Other than that, it was an incredible experience. I feel a bit overwhelmed trying to write it all down at the moment, so here are some photos. Day 1: Arrival in Panama City Day 2: Our welcome…
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Five More Weeks
I arrive in Panama City five weeks from today. That will be day 1 of our corporate service trip with School the World. I think we get to do a little sightseeing (Panama Canal and the Old Town), and have a welcome dinner. Day 2 (Monday), we fly into David and travel into the Ngäbe-Buglé…
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A woman in the great outdoors, part 3
Please read parts 1 and 2 before reading this. Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure, Day 3 I tried, unsuccessfully, to sleep in on Sunday morning. Breakfast was at 8. I made some coffee in my room to tide me over (powdered creamer, though, ugh) and grabbed my lens ball out of my camera bag to get…
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A woman in the great outdoors, part 2
If you haven’t read part 1, click here. Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure, Day 2 I am up on Saturday morning before dawn, as I am most mornings. Breakfast isn’t until 7:00, so I wander around the lodge grounds, hoping to catch the sunrise. From the terrace behind the lodge, I can see the harvest moon…
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A woman in the great outdoors, part 1
Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure, Day 1 The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has a weekend program every year called Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure (OWOA). Women from all walks of life spend the weekend at a state park lodge learning outdoor skills. Activities include fishing, boating, shooting, archery, Dutch oven cooking, orienteering, geocaching … the list…
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Island Weekend
We just got back from a long weekend in Put-in-Bay. It was my husband’s first time visiting Lake Erie, and he loved it. I haven’t been to Put-in-Bay in more than 20 years, so it was nice to go back. We decided to take the Casita and camp at South Bass Island State Park. In…
Karyn Johnson 