We have been home a few days from our Alaskan adventure and I am trying very hard to get back into the swing of things. For some reason I am struggling a bit but hey — I blame it on the change in sleep patterns. Continue reading →
Top Five
We are back from our fabulous trip to Alaska and it is hard to believe that we have to get out of vacation mode and back into being home mode. This week will be a busy one catching up on things and getting back into Continue reading →
The Way of the Pilgrims
If you know anything about the Camino de Santiago, you know that is is difficult but rewarding journey for those pilgrims who choose to walk part or all of the Camino. I know several people who have walked it and it is life changing. When Continue reading →
Sibling Time
My family is VERY important to me. My siblings have become increasingly vital to my life especially after the death of my mom in 2020. I see so many families who have real rifts and it just makes me sad. I can just not imagine Continue reading →
Elevation: 8,516 Feet
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway did not disappoint. Chris and I jetted off for a few days of California sun and fun and one of our bucket list items was to visit the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway . We got an early morning reservation and Continue reading →
Time for Some Splaining
Our trip last week to Palm Springs and Yuma was fabulous. A little sun and a lot of warm weather was just what we needed. The first part of the trip we stayed in a hotel and then we stayed with my brother Mark for Continue reading →
If This Tree Could Talk
If only this tree could talk. What would it say? What has it seen over all the years that it has graced this property? . Located on a little street in Shalotte, North Carolina, this tree has probably been photographed a million times at least. Continue reading →
Assateague Lighthouse
One of our favorite things to seek out on beach themed vacations are lighthouses. They are one of my favorite things and I have visited more lighthouses over the years in various places than I can even remember. Our recent trip to Virginia was filled Continue reading →
Chincoteague, Virginia – Where Are the Ponies?
Chris and I had hoped to see the wild ponies that are on Assateague Island in Virginia. They are often called Chincoteague ponies but they actually live on Assateague Island and our visit in September was geared toward seeing them. According to their information on Continue reading →
We Ain’t Got Moxy
It all started off badly with an elevator in the parking garage that did not work. We schlepped our suitcases down from the 5th level. Fortunately we only had one small suitcase each and a backpack or briefcase but whew. It was a workout. We Continue reading →