Author Archives: beckyajohnson
Romania & Bulgaria
Bucharest, like many cities in Eastern Europe, is a mix of old and new. Much of the cities were largely destroyed during decades of war in the 20th century. In some instances, war-torn buildings have been rebuilt, but oftentimes the … Continue reading
AIDS 2014 Melbourne in Pictures
Ember Island Book Review
Since returning to school, I don’t have much free time to read fiction, so I was especially pleased to receive an advance review copy of the novel Ember Island (Touchstone Paperback / Simon & Schuster; Released April 15, 2014). Written by Australian novelist … Continue reading
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
Portland Shamrock Run
Running the Portland Shamrock Run has been on my bucket list for quite some time. While not quite as cool as being in Dublin for St. Patrick’s Day, Portland puts on a great showing. Last year’s St. Patrick’s Day: This … Continue reading