Popularizing Geography, September 29, 2014 By James M Jarrett – See all my reviews This review is from: Crossroads: Becoming a Geographer, Ten Joyful Travel Tips That Will Change The Way You See Your World (Paperback) Crossroads is terrific. It reminded me of something a friend once told me. He suggested that, in a world where (it seemed like) everything…
The Moment
A good friend taught me to stop and appreciate the moment every now and then. On a run, with the dog, on a beautiful day. Feeling grateful.
Another Amazon Review of Crossroads
This is an excellent book, whether you are a world traveler or …,September 13, 2014 By Wendy Poer – See all my reviews This review is from: Crossroads: Becoming a Geographer, Ten Joyful Travel Tips That Will Change The Way You See Your World (Paperback) This is an excellent book, whether you are a world traveler or not. I don’t…
Hanover Hospital Supports the GHT Concept
The Hanover Hospital, along with WellSpan Health System (which includes both York and Gettysburg) have both expressed support for the establishment of the Grand History Trail. This means all of the health systems along the proposed trail in Pennsylvania are on board, acknowledging that the project would be beneficial for the residents of the areas they serve. Johns Hopkins Health System…
Good News from Gettysburg for the Grand History Trail
Tom Jolin has been working very hard in Gettysburg to make something happen in Adams county. Here is his latest email. Hello Gwen. Thanks for the update and for doing all this work, Gwen. I talked with Kev and explained our Adams County situation. Kev was only available on early Sunday, Oct. 19th (7am) for Adams Co. However, we have…
Fight Hate and Violence with Kind Eyes
In this time of violence and hate that has been dominating the news, take a moment to add your favorite photo to Kind Eyes Around the World. You will feel just a little better from looking over some of the photos already posted, and knowing you have added to the collection.
Amazon Reviews of Toothbrush People
By SASlove2010 – See all my reviews This review is from: Toothbrush People: American College Students’ Personal Experiences with Poverty, Inequalities, Humility, and Kindness (Paperback) This is an incredible book that highlights the importance of international travel. It also puts a face with some countries that most people have never been to. I have also been told by the author…
Amazon Reviews of Crossroads
By Jonathan Paulo – See all my reviews This review is from: Crossroads: Becoming a Geographer, Ten Joyful Travel Tips That Will Change The Way You See Your World (Paperback) I highly recommend this book to everyone, whether you love to travel or have never traveled in your life, whether you are traveling internationally or within your own country, whether…
The Possibility of a Comission to help move the Grand History Trail Forward
Just yesterday, in a great conversation with Representative Kevin Schreiber and his staff, they have agreed to help form a multistate commission (really just Maryland and Pennsylvania and maybe the District of Columbia) that will look into the benefits of completing the Grand History Trail. I am grateful for his leadership and his ability to envision the long range strategic value of this…
One of 39 Stories from Toothbrush People
Marie Gernes, Spring 2004 Tao found me in Ho Chi Minh City, on the steps of an old building in the central city. I remember it as a cathedral, with a huge staircase in front. I was waiting to meet a friend on the stairway to plan our afternoon in the city. This tiny boy with floppy brown hair skipped…