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March 15th, 2019 Christchurch, New Zealand, a day that changed New Zealand, changed me. On this day I was driving on the left for the first time in many years and was a bit shaken when I arrived at my … Continue reading →

Like all days before a big trip it was busy! And sunny. And cold of course. There are snowdrops in the yard, right by the defunct pond ( soon to be rise again thanks to John). So I know spring … Continue reading →

This morning former Director Jon Jarvis made this statement about recent events involving the National Park Service: “I have been watching the Trump administration trying unsuccessfully to suppress the National Park Service with a mix of pride and amusement. The … Continue reading →

It has been a while since I have posted- as we all know much has happened and it is still process time. This is just a note to let you know I will go live again starting with my return … Continue reading →

This is the time of year when we reflect upon time gone by and so I too think of changes. In April of 2013 I attended my first Board meeting as a new Board member for the National Association of … Continue reading →

I was honored to be invited by INNZ to share my insights on cross cultural interpretation at a series of workshops titled Inclusive Interpretation. My fellow presenter, Joe Harawira taught us all valuable lessons, not only about Maori culture, but … Continue reading →

I have been reading a blog written by a friend and colleague comparing “meaning makers” and “meaning readers” as interpreters. I wasn’t sure if I was in fact either one. This led me to think about how we interpret what … Continue reading →

Saturday September 1st marked our third organized visitation with the NAI PIC! A group of twenty-four interpreters enjoyed a scenic and informative tour around the grounds of The Manoa Heritage Center – the site of Kūali`i, a historic home built … Continue reading →

Travel, if this blog isn’t talking about Interpretation, all the interpretation we do all the time about everything, then it might be about travel. You may have noticed I am a wanderer. Who said it best- well the traveler himself: … Continue reading →