The Trip or the Pen
Recently I managed to meet up with a friend from college. We live on different continents now, so we only get to hang out once … Continue reading The Trip or the Pen
Author: Gretchen Howell
Teacher Swag
Never have I received so much teacher swag as I do here in South Korea. Candy, Starbucks, Elizabeth Arden, pancake … Continue reading Teacher Swag
I live here now
On Presidents Day, I moved to South Korea. Yes, the timing was on purpose. I’d intended to move back to … Continue reading I live here now
Port Townsend Writing Retreat
As usual, I ended my bike tour with the barest of plans for re-entry. After finishing in DC, I took Amtrak to … Continue reading Port Townsend Writing Retreat
What to pack for a long distance Amtrak trip
Flying with a bicycle used to be much easier. All they worried about was if you’d let the air out … Continue reading What to pack for a long distance Amtrak trip
I rode my bike to New York City!
I started my ride that morning in Chappaqua, where I had stayed with some old friends from my days of … Continue reading I rode my bike to New York City!
The Haunting Begins
The night of the elections, I slept in a cemetery in New Hampshire near Dartmouth. Not on the graves, but … Continue reading The Haunting Begins
Spooky Rides
Stephen King’s house is surrounded by a black wrought iron fence with gargoyles. My couchsurfing host says she’s met the famous … Continue reading Spooky Rides
Look, it’s Fall!
I took a week off in Fredericton, hanging out with my friend Shirley. I washed all my gear and sewed … Continue reading Look, it’s Fall!
What’s with these Canadian Cats?
After my night of camping on Blueberry Hill, I pushed out to the road to head north. It was mellow … Continue reading What’s with these Canadian Cats?
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