My seventh trip flying the long haul. Australia to the USA. The last few times I’ve found the best trip was straight from Melbourne to Dallas and then to transfer there to the domestic flights. My trip was on Qantas booked through American Airlines. I had Premium Economy with extra legroom. The other two passengers … Continue reading Seventh Trip to the USA – One each year except 2020
Visions from Two Continents
Living on Two Continents
Living on two continents ought to be the best of both worlds. After all, I spend the North American winter in Australia, where it is summer and the cold unheated Melbourne winter in Door County Wi, where cool breezes off Lake Michigan moderate the temperature. For three years my Australian partner and I have made … Continue reading Living on Two Continents
Little Six Legs by Sheila Buchanan Buell -Chapter 1
Spring is here. All the plants and animals are waking up after a long winter sleep. Bright yellow-green leaves are bursting out everywhere. Flowers, of yellow, blue and purple hue cover the ground even under the trees. Two little girls and a young boy venture out into the cool spring air. They have a package, and are all trying to … Continue reading Little Six Legs by Sheila Buchanan Buell -Chapter 1
Back at Long Timber Again
As I helped Wally load the horses and gear up for competition I couldn’t help the tears that welled up in my eyes. Why am I feeling this way? Then I remembered the little girl who dreamed of riding a horse and taking it to the Minnesota State Fair. Dreams that were never realized since … Continue reading Back at Long Timber Again
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
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