Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 80
March 1, 2021
Through the Eyes of an Educator: Lessons in hope & patience–waiting for travel to return
In the United States, we’re now officially entering the 12th month of the global pandemic. It’s probable that even if you’ve been living under a rock, in some way or another, your life has been affected by COVID-19. This past year, we’ve been living under a microscope. It’s definite that there are extensive differences stemming from choices to living arrangements, restrictions to pre-existing conditions, urban, rural, rich, poor, ability, mobility, access, discri...
February 15, 2021
Music of Resonance, Resilience, Connection
Connection, learning, grieving, resilience, recovery: these are among the gifts music offers.
In the United States, February is a month designated to remember and celebrate Black history. That is not the only time to consider the lives of Black people, past and present, nor is it the only time when connection and learning take place. There are many stories left untold, though. Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi honor those stories with their song Ten Thousan...
How to Eat Well When You're Exhausted from Homeschooling the Kids
It has been a long 12 months for the majority of parents across the country. With schools being closed for many towns and cities, many parents have either been forced or made the choice to homeschool their kids in order to keep them as safe as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. And what may have seemed like a relatively innocent adventure into homeschooling for the first time has likely now snowballed into a state of pure exhaustion on the part of parents, esp...
February 4, 2021
Photographer Spotlight: Paul Sorrell
Always entranced by birds, I can never get enough of birdwatching–whether outside in real life, or (especially in winter) via books and the internet. We were lucky enough to publish an excerpt from renowned wildlife photographer Paul Sorrell’s new book, Getting Closer.
Paul took up photography in the early 2000s, giving him a new form of creative engagement with his longstanding interest in wildlife and the natural world. His images have featur...
Snow Tracks
Publisher's note: we LOVE the amazing articles from our US Fish and Wildlife Service about our natural world. Here's one about tracks in the snow!
Who goes there? Winter is a great time to find out. The snow tells secrets about the natural world.
In woods and plains and less trafficked city streets, the movements of many shy creatures can be revealed in a fresh cover of snow.
A wide and even downhill trough in the snow is the mark of a playful otter at Two Rivers...
February 2, 2021
Story in the Snow at the National Elk Refuge, Wyoming
Snow can reveal the mysterious lives of critters in the night.
These tracks were made by elk. The tracks indicate that elk were zig-zagging through the snow, digging for vegetation buried beneath.
Unamused by barking dogs and wandering humans, elk keep their distance from populated areas during the day. In the night when all domestic life has fallen silent, elk will move closer to neighborhoods in search of food.
As the rumbles of dawn and human movement fill the...
The Complete Guide to Vanlife Scotland: Costs, Routes, & Everything Else You Need to Know!
Toward the end of 2020, my boyfriend and I had the most wonderful time driving across almost all of Scotland. For 2 months, we explored the stunning coastlines and rugged mountain peaks. We spent all but a few nights wild camping, enjoying the calm and scenic countryside Scotland has to offer.
NC500 roads
We experienced the full force of Scotland’s unpredictable weather, and got to enjoy close encounters with the fiery locals and the infamous Highland cows.
If...February 1, 2021
Want to Teach and Travel the World? Let’s go!
Let’s be honest: the last few months have really made us want to leave our houses, jump on a plane and go somewhere, anywhere, far, far away. And yes, at the moment it might seem like being able to travel again is still far in the future, but as the world slowly starts to open up again, we can prepare for the day we can happily step out of house and into the big, wide world.
You might not know this, but one of the most popular ways of travelling the world is t...
Through the Eyes of an Educator: Changing of the Guard
2021 is officially well underway. Vaccines are finding their way into the arms of awaiting humans to hopefully help bring this global pandemic to a close.
Students and teachers are finding new ways to navigate the world of digital learning and are hopeful that those who want to attend in person classes will be able to do so perhaps even prior to the next school year.
The US has inaugurated a new administration and policy shifts are occurring faster than you can...
January 29, 2021
Marriott Points Guide For Beginners
The Marriott is one of the world's largest hotel chains, and has one of the most robust loyalty programs. Their recent tie-up with Starwood Preferred Guest and Ritz Carlton has the Marriott-Bonvoy rewards program one of the world's largest.
The Marriott Bonvoy rewards point has 30 brands across several price points. It allows for all types of travelers to earn free nights and utilize the various elite status benefits at different properties worldwide.
As you...
