Connecting in Puerto Rico: Taínos and Time Capsules

Connecting in Puerto Rico: Taínos and Time Capsules

I made my way across the sand into the largest “room” and found the petroglyphs, preserved in the graying limestone.  Like other ancient cave carvings or paintings, there were gods and goddesses, other figures, animals, and symbols– the mystery of which never ceases to amaze me.  A catalogue of culture, they make it impossible not to imagine the stories and traditions beaming out through their depictions.  A preservation.  A time capsule.   Continue reading Connecting in Puerto Rico: Taínos and Time Capsules

The Bicycle Diaries:  Journeys of Purpose

The Bicycle Diaries:  Journeys of Purpose

Internal struggles are a real thing, but you can come out of them having been molded and often with greater clarity.  Going after your dreams takes courage.  So even if the path looks impossible and others do not understand your resolve, somehow, you have to keep pedaling.  Despite how many hills to climb.  The beauty is the view, and eventually you will always reach your destination. Continue reading The Bicycle Diaries:  Journeys of Purpose