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Holiday Travel

What does home for the holidays really mean?

November 22, 2020 by Matthew

A model of the Sled House, designed by architect Konstantin Ikonomidis for the Nuuk Nordisk 2019 festival in Greenland. The design is atop an actual sled created from wood and a structure with posts and slats only put together by rope and pegs fitting in holes.

Some days I'm more frustrated by the global pandemic than others. It was a difficult decision for me to decide not to drive home to Oregon this season for Thanksgiving, but I feel the need to do my part, at least energetically, to follow the guidelines that might be our only chance to help "flatten the curve" and save additional lives -- even on the brink of effective … [Read more...] about What does home for the holidays really mean?

5 travel thank you gifts

November 9, 2019 by Matthew

House all set up for the holiday with a tray of glassy baby on the dining room table and a lighted tree in the window of the house.

Like many of you, I'll be traveling this holiday season to see my east coast family in Philadelphia. It's always important to appreciate your hosts, and while I'm a very last minute shopper, I have ideas for 5 travel thank you gifts. Think light weight items that remain staples for offering gratitude in the holiday tradition. Little somethings that can easily wrap up and go … [Read more...] about 5 travel thank you gifts

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