Raised on a remote farm in Nebraska, attended a one-room grade school, and graduated top of my high school class of 16, I joined the Peace Corps in Africa at age 19 and never looked back. My work as a nurse and adventure travel has taken me to over 50 countries on 6 continents. I have published two award-winning books and my intriguing blogs have readers from over 80 countries. As a long-time resident of Bellingham, I spend my retirement traveling, writing, and volunteering. I welcome you and am available for book clubs and speaking arrangements. Read more…
Both Books are available as an eBook or print copy.
Susan’s award-winning memoir is capturing the hearts and minds of men and women alike. You will find her journey for forgiveness and unconditional love to be compelling and a book you can’t put down. Read more
Susan is the Chief Editor and contributing author of this powerful and gripping award-winning anthology. Glimpse into Liberia’s amazing culture and her people written by the 50 authors who lived and served there. Read more
Recent Blogs
Welcome to Truth, Travels and Tribulations that will take you, not only on my journeys at home and abroad, but also inside the human psyche. Check out my most recent blogs. I always welcome your comments.
India in Photos-2026
I could write another 10 blog posts about India, but instead I will post a photo collage that speaks more than words. There were two specific things I wanted to see during my travels to the Punjab area: the Stepwells in the village of Abhaneri in Rajasthan and the Ganges River. Both exceeded my expectations,…
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“What’s Love Got to Do With It?” Arranged Marriages in India
(Disclaimer: this is the sole experience and research of the author) The experiences of my recent trip to India are still swirling in my mind. I have shared one story many times about a small middle-class village of about 500 people we visited on our tour. The titles of my last two blogs, “Take A…
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I Know Nothing About India!
It is now almost 4 weeks since my return from India, and I am having trouble wrapping my head around this complex yet amazing country. I was sent this VIDEO, and within 2.5 minutes, it explained my conundrum. I have traveled to over 50 countries and lived in 3, but none hold a candle to…
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