by lameredith | Sep 21, 2018 | Child Abduction
When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”—Fred Rogers “Do you remember me?” came the message from Greece this...
by lameredith | Aug 31, 2018 | Travel & Tourism
With the passing of Senator John McCain, I was transported back to my first big solo trip at the Hanoi Hotel in 2012, when I began this blog. Vietnam and Laos were appealing because they were inexpensive and beautiful. Plus, I’d worked with and around many...
by lameredith | Aug 22, 2018 | Domestic Violence
The headlines keep coming. Buried between Chicago mass shootings and the primary elections and Denise Richards joining the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast (is that really news?), there they are. Northern California man with record...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Interviews
After sailing through her fascinating memoir in which issues of love, faith, work, and passion are examined, I interviewed author Lisa McKay. Lisa, who presently lives in Laos, answers questions about Love At the Speed of Email as well as the writing process, and her...
by lameredith | Jul 31, 2018 | Family & Celebrations, Healing & Gratitude
I’d like to share some moments of beauty in my weekend. I joined friends for a gorgeous kayaking trip for several hours in Prince William Sound this past weekend. Paddling through cool waters with nothing but the sound of glaciers calving was as calming as a...
