I was determined to go on this trip, but who should I go with? I thought maybe I'd just go alone, but when I discovered the cruise fare was almost double if alone, I thought again. I sent out an email to every friend I'd ever known. I was overjoyed to get three women interested … Continue reading Travel Companion
Time travelers and a private rose garden
Baby boomers are time travelers. As we age we travel into unknown territory. I have friends unwilling to use modern conveniences such as microwaves or cell phones, or some cases computers. I try to stay young, stay up to date, but it is scary and I need all the help I can get so I told … Continue reading Time travelers and a private rose garden
San Diego
Second stop on my Epic Journey . I flew out of Austin on January 24, pulling out my roots from the warm embrace of friends and family My friend and her partner had invited me into their home. They provided me with homemade sustenance and a beautiful views of San Diego. San Diego shines out … Continue reading San Diego
The Intuitive Reading
I wasn’t exactly sure where it was anymore. It had been a long time since my grandson had been a student in Odette Solitaire’s preschool, Escuelita Art-es Inc. Back then Odette had said to my daughter, “I see your mother meeting someone at a Bus Stop.” “I don’t think so. She’s married," My daughter answered, very … Continue reading The Intuitive Reading
Finding a Book Hospital
Having a book was harder than having a baby. I remember the act of conception it was a lot of fun, carrying a child nine months, or worse 10 months, not so much, but it didn't compare to the nightmare of proofreading a book. Thinking of writing a book was fun, talking about it was … Continue reading Finding a Book Hospital
Having a Book
As I waited for the proof of my first book Visions from Two Continents to arrive. I thought this is just like when I was waiting for my first child who was a month overdue. My stomach had been huge and in those days the school district had made me quit teaching at the due date, … Continue reading Having a Book
Driving,Driving, Driving
Finally Grandkids It was a long wait to be a grandma. I thought it would never happen. I loved my grandpuppy Sammy, he even came to visit in Minnesota on the plane one Christmas. Being a dashhound, he did not appreciate the snow and found spot in the basement to secretly do his business. I … Continue reading Driving,Driving, Driving
16/60
The typing is bold, and I’m old. But I feel like I’m 16 but I’m over 60. How can this be? Not since I was 16 have I been on my own, that is not paired with a guy. When I was 17, I fell head over heels in love with … Continue reading 16/60
My Journey Begins
Leaving, leaving, leaving, I hate leaving my home. My roots are being pulled from the ground. The plants are all moved in safe and sound. Sarah will watch over them while I'm gone. Still I hate leaving Door County in the winter. My friends that stay they will get … Continue reading My Journey Begins
Visions from Two Continents. 