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Watching the snow, thinking of the sand dunes of Morocco

One of the most characteristic features of a steady snowfall – when it isn’t accompanied by howling winds, power outages, or the need to get somewhere when you should be staying home – is the quiet. If you are one … Continue reading

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Peru: Machu Picchu for sure, and so much more

As a “westerner” it is humbling to travel to other parts of the world and learn – or be reminded – just how many civilizations preceded the European-centric ones, during which time large, stable, creative societies were sustained over many … Continue reading

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