Reflections on a 1000 mile walk and the sights encountered along the way.

Finding meaning in the crossroads of life

In 1900 my great grandfather, Rudolph Tismar married Anna Moore in Tientsin China. They raised a family in China while Rudolph…

As remembered by a club she coached, Free and Wild Toastmasters

“Let’s drink to our friend and host. May his generous heart, like his good wine, only grow mellower with the years.”

In 20 years from now, I’m not going to look back fondly at the time I spent staring at my smart phone. As much as I want to…