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God, Guns, Gravy, Grits and Country Music–What a 14-Year-Old-Teen Learned on a Road Trip Heading South

When we decided to journey South for Spring Break, Brooke had no idea what she was in for. She has been to Florida many times–Disney, Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, Miami, all by air. Traveling by car, however, was a life-changing experience for this fourteen year old. You certainly see a lot more than drifting clouds from … Read more God, Guns, Gravy, Grits and Country Music–What a 14-Year-Old-Teen Learned on a Road Trip Heading South

A Winter Tradition In New York City

The rush as the skyline comes into view as you drive over the George Washington Bridge…The incessant din of honking taxis…the nostalgic aroma of roasted chestnuts…the crowds…the lights…there is nothing in the world like the energy of New York City during the holiday season!

Our French Exchange Student- Finding Common Ground

June 22, 2017June 22, 2017pedisnpassports

Hi All! It’s Brooke. To summarize our first week with our French Exchange student, I have to be honest; it was not easy and not what I expected. Our student, Auriane, is extremely shy and introverted–probably the most shy person I’ve ever encountered in my entire life. At first I thought she was just probably terrified, but have come to see that besides the fear of being across the world from your family in a country where you barely speak the language, she truly is just a very timid person. I, on the other hand, am probably the most vocal, outgoing person, so our personalities really conflicted.