Traveler, changemaker, lifelong learner. I write about leadership, open source, and global community management.

Category: Lifestyle

  • (Currently) Favorite Eggplant Dish

    Dear Dad, I am truly sorry for costing you years of eggplant dishes. I could chalk it up to being young and not knowing any better, and at the time I honestly thought I didn’t like eggplant. It’s still not right, however, that every time mom served an eggplant dish, I would whine and grumble…

  • Denver Dazzled

    Denver Dazzled

    It was a trip in which I rediscover just how stunningly wonderful good friends are and the importance of quality time. It’s a truth I’ve always known, but one that I delight in recognizing time and time again. I visited Denver this past weekend to meet some wonderful ladies who have, in recent years, moved…

  • Love for Pittsburgh

    Love for Pittsburgh

    Working on items number 30 and 31 (and to some extent, #1 as well) from my 40 before 40 list, I recently returned from a week-long excursion to Pittsburgh with Amy, a former coworker turned fast, game for any adventure girlfriend. Why Pittsburgh? …was the most common question we faced upon sharing our plans. Even…

  • The 40 before 40 list

    Sophia, a wonderful woman and friend who, at times, doubles as my muse, inspired me in my early 20s to set a 30 before 30 list. When I set it, it seemed improbable. How could I find the money and the time to do a significant international trip whilst paying off debt? Could I actually…

  • Hello

    Hello

    Welcome here, where you’ll find an eclectic mix of photos and thoughts. I’m Angela, and it is a pleasure to have you join me on my adventures.