by Margie | Jan 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
One of the most special parts of my trip to Egypt was cruising down the Nile, watching life unfold on its banks the way it has for thousands of years. I couldn’t help but think of how differently most of us live. The relentless pace. One more email or “to-do” that...
by Margie | Jan 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Thirty years ago, I backpacked around Egypt and the Middle East—armed with a few traveler’s checks and wide open to whatever the future might hold. Two weeks ago, I returned with my husband and two of our children, now the same age I was then. As I rode a...
by Margie | Dec 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Some days are surreal, glamorous, and ironic. Last Friday was one of them. WEDNESDAY: A booking glitch landed me in the smallest hotel room in New York… in a bunk bed! My ego protested. The wiser part of me saw the humor. Particularly when I had to prop my...
by Margie | Nov 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
While I didn’t grow up with the Thanksgiving holiday in Australia, I’ve come to treasure this American tradition dedicated to practicing gratitude in a world that constantly pulls our attention toward what’s missing. Whenever I think about what...
by Margie | Nov 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ever sold yourself short? If you can think back to a moment you wished you’d backed yourself more—taken that chance, made the ask, leapt—you’re not alone. The truth is, most of us regret the risks we didn’t take far more than the ones we did. By a long shot. That...
