he latest SoftPower/FulStories episode “Hamse Warfa” is timely— a portrait of an incredible Somali-American leader in the Twin Cities. With escalating ICE operation--check this out!. #socialjusticeeducation #softpower #Minnesota #millionmilewalker
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My latest book review. A perfect guide for future No Kings protests from a Christian perspective. #bookreviewer #bookrecomendation #millionmilewalker millionmilewalker.com/2026/01/sepa...
A veteran travel writer's take on two of my favorite South American cities, Buenos Aires and Rio! My latest review is published by Peace Corps Worldwide. #BookReviewer #bookrecommendation #southamericanhandbook #adventuretravel #millionmilewalker
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The Walker segment of SoftPower FulStories! Much of it takes place in Guatemala, with some interesting questions about fundraising for international causes. The story covers 50 years of travel! #softpower #guatelinda #guatemalatravel #millionmilewalker www.softpowerfulstories.org/19-mark-d-wa...
Known as the "Bible" by backpackers like me in the early 1970s, it crammed everything you needed to know into one place — with maps — it was my faithful companion throughout my four-month trek. Longest-running guide. Happy 100th anniversary! #adventuretraveler #millionmilewalker #southamericatravel
Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression. This right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference to seek, receive and impart information. END OF STORY. #BannedBooksWeek #humanrights #penamerica #millionmilewalker
Buenos Dias! "Paco" Villagran Kramer married Ligia & me in the early '70's in Guatemala. He was a personal friend of Ligia's father. He was elected VP in 1978, but resigned in 1980 due to Guatemala's Human Rights abuses. The Scanning Project. #guatemala502 #HumanRightsWatch #millionmilewalker
"...Thanks for that great blurb." A word of thanks for my blurb and review of his new book. "A luminous novel of recovery." Kirkus Review "A marvel of imagination and creativity." US Review of books. #bookreviewer #bookrecommendations #millionmilewalker
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My review of James is on the Midwest Book Review. Pulitzer Prize-winning author tells Huckleberry Finn's story by Mark Twain from Jim--the slave's perspective. A fascinating take on a classic tale. #bookreviewer #bookrecommendation #millionmilewalker
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After visiting the Seeds program in Chocolá Guatemala I entered my new role as a member of the Executive Committee of their board. As we gear up for our campaign to strengthen and expand our work combating hunger and malnutrition with our team. #guatemala502 #Seedforafuture #millionmilewalker
My latest review! Percival provides a new perspective on Huckleberry Finn and racism in the U.S. Both books suffered censorship, but for different reasons. #bookreviewer #bookrecommendation #RacismStillExists #millionmilewalker
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My Latest Journey to Guatemala: With a Granddaughter! And an announcement on the Million Mile Walker Dispatch. Including a trek through the land of Eternal Earthquakes! Part of the Yin & Yang of Travel Series. #guatemala502 #adventuretraveler #millionmilewalker millionmilewalker.com/.../my-lates...
As a contributing writer, I'm pleased to report that Literary Traveler has published four of my best essays. My favorite is " The Yin & Yang of Travel: Traveling in Tandem" with 3,400 views. www.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/the... #bookrecommendation #traveladventures #yinandyang #millionmilewalker
Just another triple digit temp type of day. What's it like in Phoenix for those outside 24/7 when the temperature hits 117 degrees? Asphalt hits 180 degrees, and 20% of the deaths of the Arizona Burn Center are homeless. See today's NY Times. #arizonaliving #homelessness #millionmilewalker
Here's my initial blurb on John Thorndike's latest, which he included at the beginning of his book, "John Thorndike confronts grief by reimagining his mother's life beyond her premature death from addiction at 57. I highly recommend it! 👍 #bookreviewer #bookrecommendation #millionmilewalker
In over 2,000 locations around the country, protesters will gather at the same time Saturday as the US Army's 250th anniversary parade and Trump's 79 birthday. They're saying no to thrones, crowns and Kings. #socialjusticewarrior #freedomofspeech #millionmilewalker
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Carrying a heavy load! Child carrying kindling/branches to cook the evening meal in the highlands of Guatemala--Quiche. The Scanning Project 1978. #guatemala502 #millionmilewalker
Today, I was interviewed on Global Connections TV on the importance of "soft power" and the consequences of abandoning it abroad, including lost lives and damage to our country's image. (Guatemala 1971-73) #internationalrelations #peacecorps #millionmilewalker
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The impact of dismantling our overseas programs, the passing of a Latin American Nobel Prize for Literature recipient, and the latest on the Moritz Thomsen project! The May edition of the Million Mile Walker Dispatch! #peacecorps #millionmilewalker #bookreviewer millionmilewalker.com/.../the-demi...
The 1.8 million Guatemalans in the U.S. include a growth in the use of Mayan languages. Some Mayan parents tell their children to prioritize language as: English, Spanish, and English. #guatemala502 #mayan #millionmilewalker
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Twenty critiquers attended my presentation on the making of The Guatemala Reader, including four guests from SEEDS for a Future and Peace Corps Worldwide. I'll be attending the APW Annual Conference on May 17th at PV T Hal #bookreviewer #bookrecommendation #adventuretravelwriting #millionmilewalker
Happy Earth Day! Let's do our part. #earthdayeveryday #climatechangeawareness #millionmilewalker www.npr.org/2025/04/21/n...
Join me this Saturday for the making of The Guatemala Reader with Arizona Professional Writers! Bring your questions about writing, Guatemala, and whatever else comes to mind. #bookreviewer #bookrecommendation #guatemala502 #millionmilewalker arizonaprofessionalwriters.org/2025/04/03/a...
Next Interview: This Wednesday on 'Softpower" "Fulstories" hosted by Chris Wurst, retired foreign service staffer. He worked in the US Embassy in Guatemala. We'll cover why overseas development work saves lives and benefits our country's reputation. #guatemala502 #podcastseries #millionmilewalker
My latest book review--The Vanishing Point by Paul Theroux, starts on page 11 of The Greatest Writers You Should Be Reading magazine. #bookreviewer #bookrecommendation #adventuretravelwriting #millionmilewalker wnbnetworkwest.com/great-writer...
Part of a panel on "Lessons Learned" on writing & Publishing for the Phoenix Writers Club. I was part of another panel with Rick McMaster at PWC eight years ago! A lot has changed in the publishing/writing arena since then! #bookreviewer Bookrecommendation #millionmilewalker
This Saturday, I'll discuss "Lessons Learned" as author and Million Mile Walker to the Phoenix Writers Club. #bookreviewer #adventurewriting #millionmilewalker
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Peace Corps Memories 1972: Joe, Dave, and I walking through Tecpan---for me, pre-hat and sunscreen (3 Mohs surgeries on my nose and counting...) I had a real camera as well... #peacecorps #peacecorpsexperiencemuseum #guatemala502 #millionmilewalker #travelphotography
My latest review of a book about the Maya tradition around Maximon--Lake Atitlán. #bookreviewer #guate502 #millionmilewalker millionmilewalker.com/2025/02/los-...
I just reviewed Vincent James Stanzione’s limited edition book on Maximon
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