A month across America. And of all the things to do before we leave, I stayed up late to make a color-coded map.
Read MoreQuotable: Tuareg proverb
"Do not tire of crying out with the joy of being alive and you will hear no other cries."
Read MoreRwanda's women, Rwanda's peace
As I met with all these ladies, I was reminded that Rwanda, setting another precedent for the world, is the first and only country to have a majority of women in their parliament. And so I wondered, is there a link to the peace Rwanda has found and the participation of women in leadership?
Read MoreA cup of tea
One of my favorite things in the whole world is to sit with a friend and chat over a steaming cup - a simple, but always deeply gratifying time. From tea parties with my niece to sipping tea with Bedouin men in Jordanian desert, I have many memories made over hot water and herbs. I've since experimented with a few different blends from my own herbs and from other spices. Here are some of my favorites:
Read MoreContemplating new life
Although my Easter traditions have waned over the last few years in my life, this year, over the prolonged Easter weekend, I contemplated the theme of new life, and found my own ways to celebrate it.
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