Skip to content

A Wayward Duck

Stories from across the globe

Primary Navigation

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact

Social Navigation

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 1,591 other followers

Follow A Wayward Duck on WordPress.com

Archives

  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • October 2018
  • May 2018
  • March 2018
  • December 2017
  • September 2017
  • July 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016

Categories

Top Posts

  • Medellín: Climbing to New Heights
    Medellín: Climbing to New Heights
  • Vietnam: Hammer, Sickle, and Starbucks
    Vietnam: Hammer, Sickle, and Starbucks
  • Beneath the Blue Depths of Borneo
    Beneath the Blue Depths of Borneo
  • Inferno's Oeuvre
    Inferno's Oeuvre
  • Photo Diary: Volunteer Project in Honduras
    Photo Diary: Volunteer Project in Honduras
  • The Island that Resisted
    The Island that Resisted
  • A Wayward Duck's Gallivanting Advice
    A Wayward Duck's Gallivanting Advice
  • The Sights, Sounds, and Stingers of Amazonia
    The Sights, Sounds, and Stingers of Amazonia
  • Photo Diary: Humans of Central America
    Photo Diary: Humans of Central America
  • Nica Time is of the Essence
    Nica Time is of the Essence

Search A Wayward Duck

Instagram

Happy 2️⃣1️⃣ to my amazing, not-so-little sis @_annamurphy_ 🍾🍾
Get you a squad that can do both 🎃⚾ . . . . . #halloween #spookyszn #feelthebern #halloweencostumes #nats #worldseries #finishthefight #champs #dc #sportscity #washingtondc #nationals #squadgoals
#tbt rubbing elbows with the Clooneys + celebrating the first annual #asilgala @ the Frick Museum in NYC. Wasn't bold/important enough to get a posed pic with the guests of honor, but did sneak into a few candids (pics 2&3). // The past few months have been a whirlwind, as such, I'm just now revisiting a night that was truly singular. As some know, my dad presides over a nonprofit called the American Society of International Law. Nearing the end of his term, he went big, organizing their first ever fundraising gala and presenting the Champions of International Law award to none other than Amal Clooney. // An accomplished international lawyer, Amal's achievements have only augmented through her and her husband's work at the Clooney Foundation. As family to the ASIL President, we were lucky enough to talk with the power couple over drinks prior to the event. // Starry eyed, I asked George about a recent win from the Foundation's portfolio. He shared about his efforts successfully bashing heads (of state) in Southeast Asia to curtail shell companies being used as vehicles to fund trafficking in the region. He spoke of bringing corporations to the table for complicity, cross-sectoral partnerships, and leveraging technology to track dirty money. // As he went on, all I could do was nod, sip my g&t, and act like this wasn't the coolest thing. Amidst stories, in a moment that felt completely raw, he looked me in the eye and told me how much fun he's having tearing down the global human trafficking apparatus. As a group gathered, he and Amal showed us pics of the twins from George's phone. Before long they were tapped for some posed shots, during which George said, while flashing his silver-screen smile "this is a great Frickin' museum" (a play on the venue 😅) // Surreality aside, the real star of the night was none other than Papa Murph himself. As one young, budding international lawyer in attendance said, "your dad is a real rockstar in our field". He sure is. That evening felt like a culmination, years of consistent excellence and justice pursuit all coming together (do you see the way Amal is looking at him?? Seriously??). Endlessly proud of you, pops.
Laguna matata, what a wonderful phrase 🚣🏼‍♂️. . . . . . #colombia #totumo #lagoon #laguna #nature #outdoors #naturaleza #caribeña #latina #latinoamerica #mountains #travel #backpacking #mochilero #wanderlust #travelgram #traveldeeper #sudamerica #colombia_greatshots
Mar rosado, las salinas de Galerazamba 🇨🇴 . . . . . #colombia #cartagena #mar #rosado #galerazamba #sea #caribeña #caribbean #nature #latina #latinamerica #travel #backpacking #wanderlust #colors #picoftheday #beach #playa
🇨🇴 views 🇨🇴 . . . . . #cartagena #colombia #cartagenadeindias #cityscape #latina #ciudad #sudamerica #travel #backpacking #views #mochilero #latinamerica #parcero #wanderlust
Qué bueno verte de nuevo, Colombia 🇨🇴 . . . . . #colombia #cartagena #ciudadamurallada #walledcity #fortaleza #latina #calles #caribbean #cartagenadeindias #travel #backpacking #sudamerica #caribeña #mochilero #wanderlust
Mr. Camel, Habibi, Ha-bby -- my sword in the darkness, co-coach, draeft consigliere, and brother. You bring so much joy to the world and yesterday, the world gave you the ultimate joy. Here's to you and @hillennial - to a life of escape and wonder. 🥂💍 . Shout out to @suitsupply for sponsoring the big day. 🕴️👔 . . . . . #gqmodels #suitsupply #zooanimals #wedding #marraige #washingtondc #friends #dcwedding #969696 #dc #wasthereaweddinghashtag ?
Clinging on to the last days of summer // Día en la playa w/ los hombres del mar 🇵🇷 . . . . . #tbt #puertorico #cayoicacos #caribbean #sea #ocean #mar #playa #beach #whitesand #island #summer #volleyball #snorkeling #catamaran #marinelife #travel #boriqua #backpacking #picoftheday
El Yunque 🌳 // Only tropical rainforest in the US 🇵🇷 . . . . . #yunque #tropical #rainforest #hike #puertorico #caribbean #backpacking #nature #forest #nationalparks #outdoors #friends #boriqua #travel #travelgram
Kings in the castle 🏰 Castillo San Felipe del Morro // San Juan, PR 🇵🇷 . . . . . #sanjuan #puertorico #fortaleza #castle #castillosanfelipe #caribbean #oldsanjuan #travel #travelgram #boriqua #spanish #fort #architecture #backpacking #friends
San Juan Viejo 🇵🇷 . . . . . #sanjuan #puertorico #oldsanjuan #citycenter #cobblestone #streets #island #caribbean #travel #wanderlust #backpacking #colors #travelgram
Cayo Icacos // Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 . . . . . #beach #island #playa #vacation #caribbean #nature #snorkeling #puertorico #cayoicacos #icacosbeach #travel #backpacking #beachday #catamaran #boat
New Spy Museum is lit ⚡⚡⚡ . . . . . #spymuseum #washingtondc #wharfdc #dc #lenfantplaza #dcwaterfront #thunder #lightning #storm #summer #cityscape #dcrooftop #picoftheday #dcphotographer
Wharf sunset // The Channel . . . . . #wharf #thewharfdc #sunset #colors #marina #waterfront #dcwaterfront #washingtondc #summer #dock #pier #dcnightlife #dc #potomac #river
Rilie's tongue is too big for her mouth and her heart is too big for this world 🐶. . . . . . #dog #doggo #puppy #pupper #dogsofinstagram #yorkie #terrier #yorkiesofinstagram #dogsofdc #wethedogsdc #dogs_of_instagram #goodgirl #washingtondc #dc #thewharfdc #waterfront #doglovers
Philly 🏙️👬♥️ . . . . . #philadelphia #philly #cityofbrotherlylove #pennsylvania #phillysupportphilly #merica #usa #travel #roadtrip #cityscape #eastcoast #highway
Today I turn 28 (yikes!) - and candidly, I could use your help. // Over the past 14 years, I have spent several months in total living and working in poor farming communities of Honduras. My love for the country has only only grown, as has my appreciation for the work we do at Sustainable Villages Honduras (SVH). // SVH is a US-based nonprofit that employs a small team doing big work on the ground in Honduras. Our agronomists work with community leaders, other NGO's, and local government, to create more sustainable food systems, enable access to water, improve family health, and more. // Ultimately, we are working to move the needle on two of our world's most pressing challenges: the migrant crisis, and climate change. // Here is where I need your help - this work only happens because of the generosity of people like YOU. We've come so far, but have greater ambitions to help more families and more communities this year. Instead of buying me a beer, will you join me and be a changemaker for Honduras? Any amount you can invest will go far, and will mean the world to me. // Learn more - link in bio 🇭🇳🌎. . . . . . #honduras #charity #nonprofit #fundraiser #birthday #svh #catrachos #latina #america #dogooder #networkforgood #sustainable #villages #honduras🇭🇳 #foodsystems #locallysourced #progressive #climatechange #farming #poverty #philanthropy #childrenoftheworld #niños

Social

  • View jack.murphy.89’s profile on Facebook
  • View jackralphjack’s profile on Instagram

Tags

Adventure Amazon Animals Art Asia Austria Backpacking Bangkok Beach Books Borneo Bosnia Cambodia Caribbean Central America Colombia Community Copenhagen Cuba Culture Denmark Ecuador Europe Family Festival Food Friendship Greece Guatemala Hiking History Honduras Hostel Humanity Hungary Iceland Island Italy Latin America Malaysia Marine Life Masaya Music Nature Nicaragua Norway Ocean Orlando Peace Pictures Politics Portrait Progressive Rainforest Reflection Religion Romania Scandinavia Science Scuba Singapore Sipadan Slovenia South America Southeast Asia Sports Switzerland Thailand The Black Sea The United States Travel Vietnam Volcano Volunteering Women

Resident Duck

Reflection

A Former Pro-lifer’s Professions

I remember exactly the setting and who I was with when I decided I was anti-abortion. The year is 2006, … Continue reading A Former Pro-lifer’s Professions

Men-fulness, or Why Men Should Meditate
Reflection

Men-fulness, or Why Men Should Meditate

I’ve been thinking a lot about mindfulness recently. Specifically, how the concept intersects with this emerging, new-age redefinition of what … Continue reading Men-fulness, or Why Men Should Meditate

Photo Diary: India
Faith, Historic Sites

Photo Diary: India

What do you do, reader, when caught in the vicegrip of nostalgia? For me, flipping through old pictures is the … Continue reading Photo Diary: India

Salt & Smoke
Reflection

Salt & Smoke

Relationships end as Daenerys Targaryen was born – amidst salt and smoke. The salt of tears. The smoke of a … Continue reading Salt & Smoke

The Danish Mirror
Reflection

The Danish Mirror

Writing has not come easy over the past six months. Some more hardened penmen thrive, and even seek out, their … Continue reading The Danish Mirror

Voice of Another: Placeless in Lviv, Ukraine
History

Voice of Another: Placeless in Lviv, Ukraine

This month marks two years since I began writing A Wayward Duck. If you’ve been with me since the beginning, you … Continue reading Voice of Another: Placeless in Lviv, Ukraine

Reflection on the Times
New Adventure, Reflection

Reflection on the Times

About a year and eight months ago, when the US presidential election was in full swing, I channeled everything I … Continue reading Reflection on the Times

Posts navigation

Older posts
Blog at WordPress.com.
A Wayward Duck
Blog at WordPress.com.
Cancel