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Non-Alternative Facts. Aka, Facts.

In Non-Alternative Facts, writer Nan Bauer looks at the difference between skepticism and cynicism through the lens of an evangelical upbringing.

July 8, 2020

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Morning in Tinytown

In Morning, writer Nan Bauer gets back into witness mode, tries to set the record straight on how a protest is not a parade, and...

July 7, 2020

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Blog COVID-19 USA

Sleepytown Wakes Up

In The Current Moment, writer Nan Bauer discusses a couple of books that are helping her get her head around systemic racism and how to...

June 25, 2020

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Blog COVID-19 USA

The Current Moment: Beginning an Education

In The Current Moment, writer Nan Bauer discusses a couple of books that are helping her get her head around systemic racism and how to...

June 22, 2020

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Blog Brazil South America

Brazil: My Single Day

In Brazil: My Single Day, Nan Bauer recounts one day crossing, possibly illegally, into Brazil to see Iguaçu Falls from that side, followed by a...

June 14, 2020

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Blog COVID-19 USA

Progress

In Progress, writer Nan Bauer discusses moving on after times of stress, cleansing for clarity and energy, and the late great Bonnie Pointer.

June 11, 2020

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Blog COVID-19 USA

Recovery

In Recovery, writer Nan Bauer discusses how humor and Zen practice has helped her regain balance after a triggering incident.

June 8, 2020

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Blog COVID-19 USA

Abuse: “A Frighteningly High Tolerance”

In Abuse, writer Nan Bauer discusses her history of surviving a physcially, mentally, and emotionally abusive relationship. Are you in experiencing abuse? Please read, get...

May 22, 2020

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Blog COVID-19 USA

Dream Time

In Dream Time, writer Nan Bauer reveals a strange superhero dream that may have some real life applications (she hopes), and points to some cool...

May 21, 2020

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Blog COVID-19 USA

Back in Pink, Ready to Rock

In Back in Pink, Ready to Rock, writer Nan Bauer discusses her latest projects, including an upcoming story on COVID-19, and remembering Cuba.

May 20, 2020

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Blog COVID-19 USA

Mothers Day 2020

In C19 Coping April 30: Mourning, Nan Bauer remembers deaths and lives of people she loved, shows off her backyard flowers, and shares her experience...

May 10, 2020

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Blog COVID-19 USA South America

Street Art in Latin America: C19 Thriving Cinco de Mayo Edition

In C19 Coping April 30: Mourning, Nan Bauer remembers deaths and lives of people she loved, shows off her backyard flowers, and shares her experience...

May 4, 2020

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Blog COVID-19 USA

COVID Thriving Late April 2020: Connections

In COVID Thriving late April 2020, Nan Bauer talks about sibling happy hour, getting outside, and Ramadan.

April 27, 2020

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Blog COVID-19 USA

COVID Thriving Earth Day 2020: Appreciating the Great Outdoors from Indoors

In COVID Thriving Earth Day 2020, Nan Bauer shares 13 moments celebrating the great outdoors from indoors.

April 23, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 USA

COVID Thriving 20-April: Enter the New Normal. I Am Ready

This ongoing record describes life in lockdown after returning to the US from a very strict and sudden quarantine in Peru during COVID-19.

April 21, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 USA

COVID-19 USA 17-19 April-2020: Weekend

This ongoing record describes life in lockdown after returning to the US from a very strict and sudden quarantine in Peru during COVID-19.

April 19, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 USA

COVID-19 USA 15-16 April-2020: Shelter

This ongoing record describes life in lockdown after returning to the US from a very strict and sudden quarantine in Peru during COVID-19.

April 16, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 USA

COVID-19 USA 13-14 April-2020: Back in the US of A, For Reals

This ongoing record describes life in lockdown after returning to the US from a very strict and sudden quarantine in Peru during COVID-19.

April 14, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 USA

COVID-19 USA 11/12 April-2020: Domestic Goodness/Goddess: Take Your Pick

This ongoing record describes life in lockdown after returning to the US from a very strict and sudden quarantine in Peru during COVID-19.

April 12, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 USA

COVID-19 USA 10-April-2020: The Important Things

This ongoing record of life in lockdown—in this case, in Peru, during COVID-19—provides dispatches from inside a country with closed borders.

April 10, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 in Peru South America

COVID-19 in Peru: Day 24: Adios, Muchachos (but only for now)

This ongoing record of life in lockdown—in this case, in Peru, during COVID-19—provides dispatches from inside a country with closed borders.

April 8, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 in Peru South America

COVID-19 in Peru: Day 23: Hare Today, Goon Tomorrow

This ongoing record of life in lockdown—in this case, in Peru, during COVID-19—provides dispatches from inside a country with closed borders.

April 7, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 in Peru South America

COVID-19 in Peru: Day 22: Week 4 of the Peru Challenge Begins

This ongoing record of life in lockdown—in this case, in Peru, during COVID-19—provides dispatches from inside a country with closed borders.

April 6, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 in Peru South America

COVID-19 in Peru: Day 21: It’s Nobody Day in Lima, Peru

This ongoing record of life in lockdown—in this case, in Peru, during COVID-19—provides dispatches from inside a country with closed borders.

April 5, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 in Peru South America

COVID-19 in Peru: Day 20: Here’s to the Ladies Who Shop

This ongoing record of life in lockdown—in this case, in Peru, during COVID-19—provides dispatches from inside a country with closed borders.

April 4, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 in Peru South America

COVID-19 in Peru: Day 19: Today’s Word Is Stereotype

This ongoing record of life in lockdown—in this case, in Peru, during COVID-19—provides dispatches from inside a country with closed borders.

April 3, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 in Peru South America

COVID-19 in Peru: Day 18: Keep on Truckin’ or….whatever

This ongoing record of life in lockdown—in this case, in Peru, during COVID-19—provides dispatches from inside a country with closed borders.

April 2, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 in Peru South America

COVID-19 in Peru: Day 17: Home Is Where Our Story Continues

This ongoing record of life in lockdown—in this case, in Peru, during COVID-19—provides dispatches from inside a country with closed borders.

April 1, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 in Peru South America

COVID-19 in Peru: Day 16: A Whole Lotta Waitin’…

This ongoing record of life in lockdown—in this case, in Peru, during COVID-19—provides dispatches from inside a country with closed borders.

March 31, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 in Peru South America

COVID-19 in Peru: Day 15

This ongoing record of life in lockdown—in this case, in Peru, during COVID-19—provides dispatches from inside a country with closed borders.

March 30, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 in Peru South America

COVID-19 in Peru: Day 14

This ongoing record of life in lockdown—in this case, in Peru, during COVID-19—provides dispatches from inside a country with closed borders.

March 29, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 in Peru South America

COVID-19 in Peru: Day 13

This ongoing record of life in lockdown—in this case, in Peru, during COVID-19—provides dispatches from inside a country with closed borders.

March 28, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 in Peru South America

COVID-19 in Peru: Day 12

This ongoing record of life in lockdown—in this case, in Peru, during COVID-19—provides dispatches from inside a country with closed borders.

March 28, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 in Peru South America

COVID-19 in Peru: Day 10

This ongoing record of life in lockdown—in this case, in Peru, during COVID-19—provides dispatches from inside a country with closed borders.

March 26, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 in Peru South America

COVID-19 in Peru: Day 9

This ongoing record of life in lockdown—in this case, in Peru, during COVID-19—provides dispatches from inside a country with closed borders.

March 25, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 in Peru South America

COVID-19 in Peru: Day 8

This ongoing record of life in lockdown—in this case, in Peru, during COVID-19—provides dispatches from inside a country with closed borders.

March 24, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 in Peru South America

COVID-19 in Peru: Day 7

This ongoing record of life in lockdown—in this case, in Peru, during COVID-19—provides dispatches from inside a country with closed borders.

March 23, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 in Peru South America

COVID-19 in Peru: Day 6

This ongoing record of life in lockdown—in this case, in Peru, during COVID-19—provides dispatches from inside a country with closed borders.

March 22, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 in Peru South America

COVID-19 in Peru: Day 5

This ongoing record of life in lockdown—in this case, in Peru, during COVID-19—provides dispatches from inside a country with closed borders.

March 21, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 in Peru South America

COVID-19 in Peru: Day 4

This ongoing record of life in lockdown—in this case, in Peru, during COVID-19—provides dispatches from inside a country with closed borders.

March 19, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 in Peru South America

COVID-19 in Peru: Day 3

This ongoing record of life in lockdown—in this case, in Peru, during COVID-19—provides dispatches from inside a country with closed borders.

March 18, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 in Peru South America

COVID-19 in Peru: Day 2

This ongoing record of life in lockdown—in this case, in Peru, during COVID-19—provides dispatches from inside a country with closed borders.

March 17, 2020

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COVID COVID-19 in Peru South America

COVID-19 in Peru: First Dispatch

I have about 4 or 5 jolly Peru posts in me with nice pix, uplifting messages and travel tips. They will be written as I...

March 17, 2020

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10K Steps: Lima Food Drink

Skip directly to the components of 10K Steps Lima Food Drink. Central Market Dumpling in the Barrio de Chino Street Food Ceviche and a Pisco...

March 14, 2020

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10K Steps: Lima Centro, Peru

It’s public transportation day! Hoorah! But even with that, we still got 17K+ steps in. I am a big fan of good public transportation systems....

March 10, 2020

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10K Steps: Barranco, Peru

Ok, first off, it wasn’t 10K Steps Barranco, but 17K+. I like a good walk. So we arrived at around midnight. The plane got into...

March 7, 2020

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Pre-Trip Anxiety: Travelling in Scary Times

Pre-trip anxiety. It’s a thing. How could it not be? Between Corona Virus, aka covid-19, and climate change making things muy unpredictable, you’d have to...

March 4, 2020

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Peru Reading List: A Highly Personal Selection

Jump straight to Peru Reading: The list. Steve and I have been fortunate to go someplace warm and Spanish for the last several winters. It...

February 20, 2020

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How to Assemble a Pre-Trip Reading List

Jump directly to the Pre-Trip Reading List tips. Some of my earliest memories are travel-related. There was the trip to Disneyland when I was—I dunno,...

February 20, 2020

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