July seemed to fly by, especially with two back-to-back trips. I can't believe it's already August as my friend's kids head back to school! In every monthly post, I like to share the articles I’m reading, the shows I’m watching, and the podcasts I’m listening to. They’ll remain free to … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: August 2022
What I Packed for a Week in Belize
In the past, I've felt like a pro with packing but this was my first international trip since South Africa in 2019, so I felt rusty! Like in Guatemala, I went carry on only, which was pretty easy to manage. I also spent most of my time in the water, not touring the ruins of the mainland, so this … [Read more...] about What I Packed for a Week in Belize
Behind the Curtain: July 2022
Greetings from my favorite week of the year, the days between July 4 and my birthday! I have something planned just about every night this week. In every monthly post, I like to share the articles I’m reading, the shows I’m watching, and the podcasts I’m listening to. They’ll remain … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: July 2022
Caroline in the City Guide to Houston
Often overlooked by other Texas cities like Austin and San Antonio, Houston is a place all its own. Founded in 1837 near the bayous, it was at the time a place of lawlessness, home to prostitution, gambling, and crime. Boats sunk in the Buffalo Bayou while trying to cross it. It was later named … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to Houston
Behind the Curtain: June 2022
You know it's been a wild month when I don't get around to the roundup until nearly the next month! I went from one conference to another and we had a family injury that has thrown us for a loop, but I'm back on track. In every monthly post, I like to share the articles I’m reading, the shows I’m … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: June 2022