There are landmarks and icons of American culture that can be recognized by people around the world. The Statue of Liberty, The Empire State Building and The White House are a few examples that just…
Sometimes the unknown can be very intriguing. We speculate about what it will be like and anticipate new experiences. I am talking about my trip today to Rowan University, where I am attending…
They say all things come in threes, hmm, I don’t think so. The past few days can be pretty well defined as the “double whammy”. We have been fortunate enough to have two extra generations of family…
So summer is just around the corner and school is winding down. I have been busy with all the stuff that has to get done before the summer can officially begin. It is, to say the least, a crazy…
No one told me when I was learning about this field experience what a fantastic prospect it would be to improve my wardrobe. I mean how many women do you know who can pass up the opportunity to get…
Well, it's raining outside and really wanted to pitch the tent I received with my gear today. I feel like I should pitch this tent at least one time before I carry it several thousand miles away and…
Time is accelerating and as hard as I try, I can’t slow it down, not even just a little. The e-mails come roaring in, large packages arrive on my doorstep and I feel like Santa making lists and…
As I prepare for my PolarTREC expedition there are many things to consider. First, I want to be sure I have what I need to basically survive on the Kamchatka Peninsula living outdoors for…
Since my return from Fairbanks and the PolarTREC Orientation, it has been a whirlwind of tasks to accomplish and people to contact. I have been a bit neglectful of my art studio and the time I enjoy…
Although it has been six days since I posted anything on my journal, it has been far from an uneventful week. In fact, it has been so busy that I haven’t had the extra time necessary to share what…
I’ve been anxious for this day for about a week now, the Pre-Field Logistics Phone Conference Day. Logistics originated as a military term used to describe getting everything you need to the place…
Going to Siberia where there are active volcanoes and grizzly bears seems a lot like taking your life into your own hands, and to some degree it is. However, I feel more like I am putting my life…
