Budapest was an amazing city to visit. I liked everything I saw, especially the architecture, a boat ride on the Danube, and wonderful sculptures and statues. Our Airbnb was in the city center, and we could walk for groceries, restaurants, and museums. Indeed, our step counts ranged from 13000-22000. European cities have cars, but it... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat does "having it all" mean to you? Is it attainable?View all responses What is considered all for me may be different from how my husband defines all. For instance, we are traveling right now, and in Vienna and Budapest, I was content with two attractions a day with a day of rest... Continue Reading →
People were shocked that I would give up being childless and supposedly free to do anything I wanted to raise my late sister’s four children. However, making the sacrifices of time, money, and love was the best decision of my life. I was headed to an early grave, drinking beer and playing cards all day.... Continue Reading →
Today, our last full day in Vienna, we visited the Schoenbrunn Palace and gardens. Because we were early, Douglas and I toured the gardens before meeting the tour group. We went to the Palm House, and I didn’t notice a step down, I fell and chipped a tooth, bit the inside of my lip, and... Continue Reading →
Hanging in Vienna, Austria, May 12, 2025 with my favorite traveling partner! We are in Vienna, Austria, and it’s been lovely at first sight. For someone who loves museums, ancient ruins, classical music, and gardens filled with flowers and statues, Vienna has it all! We are feeling our age, unable to see everything here to... Continue Reading →
The supervisors that I liked most during my working years were people who understood that they didn’t have all the answers. They realized that sometimes they needed to listen to the views and reports of others. They were humble enough to allow subordinates to change the course of an operation, if they were convinced that... Continue Reading →
Psalm 3: 7-8 Arise, O Lord! Rescue me, my God! Slap all my enemies in the face! Shatter the teeth of the wicked! 8 Victory comes from you, O Lord. May you bless your people. A new member of our church learned this week that they have cancer. As someone who has survived colon cancer, I could almost... Continue Reading →
Porto, Portugal 2023 It's time to travel! School is done, and with graduation over, I am ready to board planes and fly off to places not yet seen and a few places we go every year. Last year, I chose the European cities we visited before flying to Portugal to be with family. We went... Continue Reading →
Gibbs Gardens, Ballground, GA, April 2025 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. 9 We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed. Life is different today, or is it ?... Continue Reading →
Judges 12: 1-3 The Ephraimite forces were called out, and they crossed over to Zaphon. They said to Jephthah, “Why did you go to fight the Ammonites without calling us to go with you? We’re going to burn down your house over your head.” Jephthah answered, “I and my people were engaged in a great struggle with the Ammonites,... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 