Written on June 17, 2013 by CB Driver in North America, Photo of the Day When I spotted this mannequin ‘couple’ in Kensington Market, Toronto, I just had to take their photo. First of all, I’m a tiny bit obsessed with mannequins. Second, these looked a little bit like aliens. […]
Read MoreArticles by chickybus
Colorful/Wonderful Fish Tacos—Todos Santos, #BajaSur, #Mexico (#Photo of the Day) #food #ttot | Chicky Bus
Written on November 4, 2013 by CB Driver in North America, Photo of the Day “You’ve got to try the fish tacos in Todos Santos,” a friend of mine told me. “They’re incredible!” I decided to take her advice and sure enough, she was right. When I arrived in the […]
Read MoreOne Week at Sea: 15 Highlights of My First Sailing Experience in Baja, California, Mexico | Chicky Bus
I was a sailing newbie, somewhat clueless but eager to learn. And the captain, John Spicher—the only other person on the boat (his boat), the SV Time Piece—was someone I barely knew (story re: how we met here). The plan: to sail the Sea of Cortez for a week. A […]
Read MoreSaying Goodbye in Sumatra—and Why It’s So Hard This Time | Chicky Bus
It’s morning and I’m sitting on the porch, sipping my coffee and eating bakwan (fried vegetables). The birds are chirping and the roosters are still crowing. And Eti, the friend/teacher I’m staying with, is in her PJs, off-white with small teddy bears, and sweeping the porch and the yard with […]
Read More
Mourning the Loss of Amjed, My ESL Student: How 'Om,' Facebook and a Poem Have Helped – chickybus
“OK, everybody–please put your hands in meditation position,” I said, while sitting cross-legged on top of my desk. My students–in class for ESL reading, not meditation–were sitting normally, looking at me like I was crazy. But they soon joined in. And I was glad. Many were teenagers, some were in […]
Read More