Songkran to Mae Sariang
Yesterday Justine and I arrived in Mae Sariang, a sleepy little mountain town in northern Thailand. It feels so peaceful up here; last night I slept for 12 hours. There’s been a lot of activity packed into the last couple weeks and this feels like a chance to...Hello from Phnom Penh!
I’m in Cambodia! Last night around 12 am my friend Justine and I arrived after 18 hours of travel. Funny sidenote: this WordPress app wants to autocorrect Phnom Penh to “phenomena openhanded” which I have to say poetically describes…
Tummy Time
Remember when you were 3 months old and your parents placed you on your tummy so you could attempt to roll over? Perhaps you don’t remember it, but you and your tummy were building a connection that would last a lifetime. There you were lying…
Saturn Returns
It was one of those exceptional Seattle summer days that stretches far into the evening. Noah’s sister Abbie and I walked up to Volunteer Park to see some stars. As we entered the park, a couple stopped us excitedly, saying: “There’s a guy at the donut with a...Pregnancy Massage
I love massaging pregnant ladies! It is such a joy to have a “hand” in growing a precious little being. Massage is hugely beneficial for the mom and baby during these potent months. I have been lucky enough to massage my sister, Sarah, in her pregnancies and in the...Desfruta la Fruta
I have a favorite Spanish phrase: “Desfruta la fruta” which means “Enjoy the fruit”. Alliteration is always nice, and even nicer in Spanish! The fact that I know this saying just reminds me that Spaniards eat more fruit than those of us in...