I don’t know her name. But as one word spilled from her lips, my attention laser-focused. Ukraine. The 60ish woman gave us a small smile not quite reaching her eyes. Our seatmate spoke little [Read more...]
We gulp eager the fresh air of freedom as shackles of winter melt away like a snowball in the desert. Inhaling the deep pink of spring, we feel the ground settle under our feet. Then boom! Like a [Read more...]
Nervous anticipation whistled through the crowd. “Would he talk over our heads? Would we be engaged or flat bored stiff?” As it turned out, we hung on the every word of renowned scholar, Dr. Scot [Read more...]
Their faces read innocent. Guileless eyes flash curious. Shy smiles radiate a happy heart. Even as poverty encloses them, they find joy in each day, playing with sticks, clasping a rag doll [Read more...]
She captivated me.Her smile spread wide contagious. Personality bubbled happy like the hot pink blouse she wore. Hope seeped from every pore. Though she spoke no english, I felt her joy. I felt [Read more...]