"Beyond what we wish and what we fear may happen, we have another life. . . . as clear and free as a mountain stream.” ~Rumi To feel both alive and at peace in a place is a perfect balance. Selva …
Stop Playing Catch-Up – It’s Your Invention
Many people have said to me lately, “I am behind on Livology,” and it inspired me to think about my own addiction to the game of catch-up. I caught myself the past month racing to the finish line. …
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What’s Next? What I Learned From Blackriver
Written by Max Mariotti (age 11) It was my brother's seventh birthday and we were at our friend Carol’s house. There were mini skateboards on top of the delicious cupcakes. When I got home I looked …
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The Value in Failing A Test With Flying Colors
Last year at this time we were firing questions at the kids at every turn. When was this built? Who was the conquerer? What does that symbol mean? What elements of this culture did you feel at home? …
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Better Off Without Great Expectations
I had no expectations for Slovenia. I had no time to even come up with any. I usually have great, big expectations for places we go, and often those preconceived notions lead me right into …
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The Mature Metropolis of Vienna
Each time we step into Austria we take a deep breath. From Innsbruck, to Salzburg to Vienna, Austria feels organized and welcoming and somehow seems to say, “relax, I have it all under control”. There …
