08. Feb, 2010

The Time Traveller’s Life

The Time Traveller’s Life

I had the opportunity to revisit St. Augustine, Florida last weekend. My sister, Sandy and I were attending writer Connie Mae Fowler’s workshop in Summer Haven- only a short drive from America’s oldest city, so we thought- too close not to visit-again. St. Augustine has always been a personal favorite of mine, carrying from wild pirate [...]

14. Jan, 2010

A Farewell

A Farewell

So much for welcoming 2010 with open arms! It is freezing here- has been for the past 12 days, and my dad passed away unexpectedly on the night of New Years Day. I have been hiding behind my kids since then, as it is simpler to use them as buttresses around you to hold up [...]

31. Dec, 2009

Welcoming 2010 with Open Arms

As 2009 comes to a close, the time  has arrived to welcome the new year with open arms, open minds and open hearts. The world is full of extraordinary people and wonderful places. It is up to each individual to decide whether they will sit on their butts or start living ( hint: you have to [...]

04. Nov, 2009

Eden Rising- Again

November descended upon us once more, and like before, I seemed to have missed the beginning of NaNoWriMo (National Writing Month), but good luck to Amber, who is participating.. maybe I’ll make next year? The garden is once again rising from the sandy earth, waist deep with rows of black eyed pea bushes- our puppy [...]

08. Oct, 2009

The Colors of India

The Colors of India

I have been recently helping out in a local art class, so I  recently found myself considering the position of colors in life:
I never really appreciated color until I went to India. True, I had always been attracted to bright things- bright and shiny things (like a mouse or a crow!) I remember a blinding [...]

My Adventures

About Me

“Mom, tell us about your adventures…” and thus the tales of a 30-something world traveler, turned Mom, began.