“Josh Recommends” for the Week of November 15, 2019 By Josh Garrick
Flaunting outsider panache and theatrical hooks as oversized as their home state of Texas, The Unlikely Candidates formed at a high school party before going on to release three EPs and log countless miles on the road alongside everyone from Sublime With Rome, The Offspring, the Dirty Heads, Goo Goo Dolls, and Fall Out Boy.
Do you remember when you were a little kid, and the entire holiday season was magical, with delights around every corner? From the brisk air and corresponding outdoor adventures to treats chosen specifically for you to incredible, once-a-year foods, it’s hard recapture that once you’ve grown past that believe-in-magic stage.
Luckily for us, this experience IS able to be recaptured, and makes you believe in the magic of the holidays again.
How and where, I hear you ask!
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of November 1, 2019 By Josh Garrick

Can't get enough Halloween goodness? I can't, either (or of those giant bags of candy we're supposed to hand out to trick or treaters...). I've gathered some great articles from our site and the sites of several of our editors - all great writers with spooky things to share.
Note: This is an important column from one of our favorite artists and environmentalists, Jason deCaires Taylor (you've seen his work here on Wandering Educators for years). Jason allowed us to republish this article about an incredible new art installation, called Pride of Brexit.

One of the major drawcards to life as a traveling educator is that you get to experience different cultures without having to forego your passion for teaching. Debt can place a damper on that experience, and according to research, those with debt experience high levels of guilt and shame.
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of October 26, 2019 By Josh Garrick
The Tony Award Winning Musical Phenomenon, “Les Miserables”
FINAL WEEKEND – NOW to October 27, 2019
Chris Jones of the Chicago Tribune called “Les Miz” one of the greatest musicals ever created,” and I completely agree. It’s a classic – in so many ways. You owe it to yourself to SEE THIS AMAZING SHOW -- SOOO HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, for tickets for the last two performances visit drphillipscenter.org or call 844.513.2014
Whether it’s to the other side of the country or another country altogether, flying to any destination is an exercise in boredom. The in-flight movie selection is often lacking or dull, and not everyone likes reading books. Unbeknownst to a lot of people, however, is that everything they need is actually right there with them in their pocket – a smartphone.