Iceland had the most marvelous calming effect on me. The long landscapes and heavy clouds tethered me. The sea floating in the distance buoyed me. I am peaceful in a brand new way. Before we went to Reykjavik, I had a few days of being very frustrated with my decision not to drink. It’s the holidays! It’s Friday! I’m…
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Dear Nancy Bercaw!
I thought eating turkey in Abu Dhabi last year was the cat’s meow, but Thanksgiving in Reykjavik totally takes the cake. Why am I using these expressions? Because maybe the clichés will turn you away before you get more than you bargained for. Please be warned that further reading will take you from a big…
The Pool for Drowning Women
This is a tale of two days. A long bus ride in one, short daylight in the other. Both days took place in one. Today. The tale features three intrepid Vermonters who woke early after a fitful sleep. They lounged around sipping coffee and eating pastries because they had plenty of time before their…