Yesterday I asked my co-worker Shawky where he's from. He was born in Cairo, he answered, and grew up in Greece---and he used to work on ships, visiting 89 countries and acquiring six languages. Apparently Home Depot doesn't have an "I speak Romanian" badge, because that's the only one he's missing. I joked that he probably … Continue reading Advice from a Polyglot
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Fishing vs. Catching
When I stepped outside the cabin this morning, the creekside meadow in muted colors of pre-dawn looked more like an impressionist's watercolor than an actual scene... But minutes later the sun swooped above the ridge opposite, and the meadow suddenly popped with all the vibrant maroons and golds of September in Stanley. Or maybe that's … Continue reading Fishing vs. Catching
Settling in at Redfish Lodge
I tend to forget the brilliant wattage of stars until I'm away from the electric lights that dim them... We're not exactly roughing it here--magazine staffers and spouses in a picturesque but modern four-bedroom log cabin with full kitchen, two-story stone fireplace, hot water, outlet for my iPad, coffee pot (and imported coffee), view of … Continue reading Settling in at Redfish Lodge
Packing Pro
“When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money.” ~Susan Heller I’m supposed to be writing about Travel Destinations in Montana. Clearly I’m not. I promised myself I’d turn in my 17 Montana articles by the end of today--but hey, it’s only … Continue reading Packing Pro
Kana's Chronicles 