Returning to summer camp 20 years older: autonomy & rebellion, servitude & obedience...and capture the flag.

The team returns to Esperanza for rain-soaked service, and a Thanksgiving meal with indigenous families: truly a traditional Thanksgiving.

A political coming out post in which I stop playing neutral for the sake of keeping everyone content and expose my views on current events.

An Autobiographical essay about my experiences with the East and West as a Midwesterner, that sets the stage for my #vanlife leap of faith.

A history and personal account of Esparanza, a missions outpost on the rugged West Coast of Vancouver Island with a sea shanty tale to tell.