Stepping on Toes: Tango for Two (and a Misstep)
We thought Argentinian tango lessons would rekindle our rhythm. Instead, we found ourselves dizzy, laughing, and inventing a new style entirely—belly laugh dancing.
cloud 9: Stories from the sky-high start of my love story with Alex—where it all began, 30,000 feet up. Our plane ride romance kicked off in the middle seat of a now-defunct USAir flight and still soars today. Dive into heartfelt memories, relationship milestones, and joyful moments celebrating love’s unexpected beginnings and lasting flights.
We thought Argentinian tango lessons would rekindle our rhythm. Instead, we found ourselves dizzy, laughing, and inventing a new style entirely—belly laugh dancing.
Firsts and Big Dreams Begin Quietly Let me take you behind the scenes—where firsts and big dreams quietly begin. Behind every Disney parade is a maze of secret tunnels. Behind every Taylor Swift lyric is a message you almost missed. And behind every dream that has been actualized is someone who quietly made it possible.… Continue reading Firsts and Big Dreams: Crossing Borders and Changing Everything
Twenty-three years ago. I went to Bolivia filled with youth, health, and an adventurous silver streak in my otherwise brown hair, but I couldn’t appreciate the riches of the Wild West of Bolivia the way my father-in-law (Papito) did. He drew from those riches when we first met at their apartment in Washington, DC. We… Continue reading The Mother Lode Of The Wild West, Bolivia
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