A looming book deadline has made me a creature of the night!I have become a creature of the night as my book deadline closes in, but it has given me a new love for the seaside Greek village we now…Jul 23Jul 23
Traveling with Pomegranates by Sue Monk Kidd and Ann Kidd Taylor — Book ReviewI love a good book about travel experiences, and after six months of quarantine life, I’ve found myself drawn to them more than ever! The…Dec 27, 2020Dec 27, 2020
Published inILLUMINATIONEven Loners Want to Feel They BelongI am drawn to places with a strong sense of community and human interaction. This is a bit ironic because I am a loner at heart.Dec 26, 2020Dec 26, 2020
I Deleted My Most Popular Blog PostI did it — I clicked the delete button on my most popular blog entry. I hated to see the hit counts on my site dip, but it was the right…Nov 21, 2020Nov 21, 2020
I’m a Loner, but Political Differences are Making Me Lonely.I’ve never been the type of person who needs a large group of friends and a full calendar of social events. I’m happy being at home, and…Oct 28, 2020Oct 28, 2020
How Teenage Lust Turned Into WanderlustAt 16 years old, my parents took me on a cruise of the Virgin Islands. We always traveled as a family, but we usually camped and stayed…Jul 5, 2020Jul 5, 2020
Wine Tasting During COVID in Temecula Wine CountryWondering what it’s like to go wine tasting during COVID with social distancing requirements and capacity restrictions? We chose Masia de…Jul 4, 2020Jul 4, 2020
How to Travel Safely During the PandemicIf you love to explore the world, then you are probably thinking about ways to still travel while staying safe during this pandemic…Jun 28, 2020Jun 28, 2020
Stirling, Scotland — Castles, Heroes, Wind, Rain, and Family — Traveling, Writing, BloggingIn 2004, I took an amazing and memorable trip through the United Kingdom with my son, parents, aunt and uncle, and my brother’s family…Apr 12, 2020Apr 12, 2020