• Posted on October 01, 2012

FRANNY REPORTS: CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND

A year and a half ago, Franny helped organize a school fundraiser to aid the victims of a substantial earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand.  For this reason, we made sure that Christchurch would find a place on our itinerary.  When we got to the city, we were all shocked, saddened, humbled and inspired by what […]

  • Posted on September 20, 2012

SHE JUST BREATHES

We all measure our lives in years, decades, generations.  What if you had to measure your life in months, weeks, days?  What would you do?  This movie is about Kelly, our former nanny, our cherished friend, a truly remarkable and inspiring person.  Please take just a few minutes and watch.

  • Posted on September 17, 2012

ONE MINUTE TO RENDEZVOUS AT THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

We think the (especially lengthy) title just about says it all.  Enjoy your day.

  • Posted on September 02, 2012

FLASHBACK: BOY ON TWO WHEELS

In advance of our trip around the world, it was time for Finn to learn to ride a bicycle. Because we live in the hills, he’s never really gotten a chance to learn. But on a Sunday afternoon in May 2012, something clicked and he began to roll. Once you learn, you never forget.

  • Posted on August 21, 2012

RADIO CUSCO

Far off the beaten path, at a small AM radio station on the outskirts of Cusco, Jennifer is pulled into a local celebration — much to the mortification of her children.

  • Posted on August 16, 2012

ADVENTURES IN QUESTIONABLE PARENTING

In the back alleys of Peru, we were given an offer we found difficult to turn down.WARNING:  It should be noted that the above video does not begin to show the danger we were exposed to.  Due to the fact that we had to hold on to the vehicle with both hands, our ability to […]

  • Posted on August 07, 2012

FINN’S EXPECTATIONS

Seven weeks before our trip around the world, Finn discusses what’s on the horizon.

  • Posted on August 03, 2012

FRANNY, 72 DAYS BEFORE THE TRIP

Franny, age twelve and three-quarters, considers what life might be like on her year traveling around the world, away from her friends.

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