Being a teacher for almost 30 years, I have a clear idea of how demanding, time-consuming, and rewarding this profession is...and how tough and disappointing it can get sometimes. If you’ve been teaching for a couple of years, you probably have this idea already.
September
12
/ 2014
Denmark, although small, plays a large role in the world. Why, you may ask? Well, among many things (Vikings, Brahe, HC Anderson, Kierkegaard, Kronborg Castle of Hamlet fame), the food. Oh, the food. My aunt has traveled to Denmark for many years, and always comes back with food gifts - and food stories.
September
11
/ 2014
Context, organizer of critically acclaimed walking tours, expands its program in Florence, with Palazzo Vecchio: Power and Prestige, a new walking tour that traces the power dynamics and social intrigue during Florence’s rise to power in the early Renaissance.
September
09
/ 2014
You’re overseas, and while you’re trying not to overdo the connected 24/7 thing, you probably do need to stay connected to family and friends (and maybe even work?!).
My cousin Karl said it well, “There’s a reason Kruegers have been coming to Port Austin since the 1940s,” and it’s not just because Port Austin, Michigan is great. Which it is. It’s pretty damn great.
Florida Culture for the Week of September 8 By Josh Garrick
Sept 10 to Oct 12 – Les Miserables at Orlando Shakespeare
Lofoten is worth a visit if you are travelling to northern Norway! Take a look...
September
07
/ 2014
Retirement is great – you’re on your own clock, on your own schedule, with plenty of free time. Wait – what? What free time? Yes, retirement seems to be a code word for extra busy, since you now have time to pursue your passions.
September
06
/ 2014
In summertime, the highlands of Michigan’s Traverse City region are thick with cherry trees, their branches bowed down with bright red fruit. But when autumn arrives, everyone’s attention turns to a different crop.
When visiting San Antonio’s famed River Walk, you’re more likely to hear a Mariachi band than the lyrics to “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.” But if you have the luck of the Irish, you’ll soon discover Durty Nelly’s.
The genuine Irish pub is tucked into a corner of the Hilton Palacio del Rio at river level. So while crossing the Market Street bridge, you just might hear the soulful sound of Danny Boy or the toe-tapping beat of a traditional Irish jig.