by I love adventure travel. It’s a gift from my father, who carted our family of six through Latin America in the early ‘60s and, in later years, the world beyond. It shaped me in countless ways. We slept in thatched-roof huts in the Amazon jungle, survived twelve-hour 200-mile bus trips, and explored sensory-exploding open […]
Mixed Ethnicity: The Children of Asian-Pacific Islanders
by Whenever we travel as a family, people often give us a perplexed look as they stare at both of our children and then back at us. “What is your ethnicity?”, is the usual question. My children are not only part-Arab, but Hawaiian, Filipino and Puerto Rican, making for one interesting mixed ethnicity. Being born and […]
Why Black History Month Matters
by Did you know that Black History Month is celebrated annually in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom? Well, neither did I! There have been debates surrounding whether or not one group of people should be recognized for an entire month. But let me tell you why Black History Month matters: It is […]
Exploring the Mi’kmaq Culture with a Quillwork Inspired Craft {Native American Heritage Month Blog Hop and Giveaway}
by This post is part of the Native American Heritage Month Blog Hop & Giveaway – see details below! In honor of the Native American Heritage Month, I’d like to introduce you to the Mi’kmaq (also known as MicMac), the earliest settlers of my home province of Nova Scotia, Canada. The term “Mi’kmaq” means ‘my […]
You Are Welcome at a Native-American Pow Wow {Native American Heritage Month Blog Hop and Giveaway}
by Celebrating Native American Heritage Month This post is part of the Native American Heritage Month Blog Hop & Giveaway – see details below! Pow-wows are a wonderful way to experience the beauty and diversity of Native-American culture. They are held all over the USA and if you’re hearing about one from a newspaper write-up, […]
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