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Peek Inside the Quirky Home of Carmel’s Rocky Poet

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by Earl F. MartinelliA controversial poet, a scandalous divorce, a bizarre medieval-style stone tower, a love story unparalleled, a perfect bed to die in, a life of self-sufficiency, and waves bashing the shoreline—all of this is yours when you tour Tor House and Hawk Tower, the former home of poet Robinson Jeffers and his family located in Carmel, California.  … [Read more...] about Peek Inside the Quirky Home of Carmel’s Rocky Poet

Knights, Wenches, Kings and Wizards: Welcome to the Kansas City Renaissance Festival

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by Janice F. Miller Sixteen shady acres of dirt pathways, steeply pitched roofs on narrow buildings and even a few turrets… all signs of a medieval European village… pop up just 15 minutes from downtown Kansas City. It’s the home of the Kansas City Renaissance Festival, a.k.a. the KC Renfest. … [Read more...] about Knights, Wenches, Kings and Wizards: Welcome to the Kansas City Renaissance Festival

Grubs for Dinner and Honey Ants for Dessert in the Aussie Outback Supermarket

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by Ellen and David HillThere underground, nestled like silkworms in a mulberry leaf, is the witchetty grub, all fat and creamy, filled with a protein-rich almond-flavoured ooze.At eye level there’s a Grevillea bloom, pregnant with syrupy nectar, already dripping its golden sweetness on your fingers. The air hangs heavy with the heady odour of dozens of bush oranges … [Read more...] about Grubs for Dinner and Honey Ants for Dessert in the Aussie Outback Supermarket

Life, Death, and Flame: A Balinese Cremation Ceremony

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by Roy StevensonI’m overwhelmed by the loud, rhythmic sounds of people chanting and drumming. Hundreds of people swirl around in multi-colored batik sarongs and skirts. Bright sunshine … suffocating heat and humidity … a sweet perfumed smell of flowers and incense wafting across the potholed asphalt … all of this gives me sensory … [Read more...] about Life, Death, and Flame: A Balinese Cremation Ceremony

Sunday Afternoon in Goodland

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by M. Joy GorenceLocated about six miles south of the intersection of Routes 951 and 41, a fishing village in southwest Florida transforms itself into a gathering spot every Sunday afternoon for an eclectic array of visitors. On the road to Goodland early Sunday mornings, local fishing enthusiasts claim their favorite spots. Folding chairs, umbrellas and coolers are positioned … [Read more...] about Sunday Afternoon in Goodland