Perpetual Motion

The Pitch:

So You Want To Publish A Novel

Jul 16 • Linda Berlin

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June 2026

Juneteenth & Charleston

I flew to Charleston, South Carolina, on Juneteenth National Independence Day.

Jun 26 • Linda Berlin

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Camping with Hippos

As we rounded a bend on a sandy unpaved road in northeast Namibia, we came head to head with a hippo in Bwabwata National Park.

Jun 9 • Linda Berlin

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May 2026

Bird Song

I sometimes come across a book that I never want to end.

May 22 • Linda Berlin

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April 2026

In the Shadow of the Moon

When I was five years old, I thought the moon was following me.

Apr 26 • Linda Berlin

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A Fertile Land

Nestled in the steep Aconcagua Valley near the small town of Panquehue, Chile, Don Maximiano Errazuriz created a hobby vineyard way back in 1870.

Apr 14 • Linda Berlin

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March 2026

The Lost Art of Letter Writing

Whenever I get a handwritten letter from a friend or relative, I slow down to appreciate a rare moment of connection.

Mar 16 • Linda Berlin

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February 2026

The Commute

One of the perks of being a commercial flight crew member is the freedom to live wherever you want.

Feb 25 • Linda Berlin

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The Skeleton Coast

A band of four giraffes graze on thorn bushes beside the dirt road, their long necks stretched out to nibble the tops of the trees.

Feb 11 • Linda Berlin

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January 2026

A Gateway to Africa

Munich is a good halfway point on the long journey to Africa.

Jan 17 • Linda Berlin

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December 2025

A Look Back in Books

I find myself gravitating toward a couch or bed to curl up with a good book through the dark days of winter.

Dec 29, 2025 • Linda Berlin

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The Chameleon

Chameleons in the wild are quick to change their color to keep themselves safe from predators.

Dec 3, 2025 • Linda Berlin

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