Daily writing promptDo you play in your daily life? What says “playtime” to you?View all responses I find that ending the day with a good murder mystery just the thing for decompressing and preparing for bed. I have had Britbox and Acorn for a couple of years now with such great shows like Vera and... Continue Reading →
Time Isn’t a Replaceable Product, So Use It Wisely!
Daily writing promptDo you need time?View all responses Like anything that is limited in supply, you must be smart with your time. Now in my seventies, I realize that I don't have as much time left to visit all the places I want to see or do all the planned activities, such as learning to... Continue Reading →
Get Down the Suitcases: Yahoo, We Fly in Seven Days!
Daily writing promptWhat are you doing this evening?View all responses We are in countdown mode for our trip to Spain and Portugal. My husband has posted the picture above on my office door, changing the number daily, as if I needed reminding! I am ready to start packing because I begin by overpacking. Then, each... Continue Reading →
Standing at the End of the World Fed My Travel Hunger
Daily writing promptShare a story about the furthest you’ve ever traveled from home.View all responses In 2017, my husband and I traveled to Portugal for the first time. We stayed in a little city called Quarteira which was not very touristy. We loved walking to the beach and strolling the promenade each morning and evening.... Continue Reading →
Seeing Beyond the Walls for Our Soul’s Benefit!
Image credit to Sarah Whiley Walls are built to divide and keep some sights or people from each other. But travel teaches us that behind every gated wall and national border are people who are just like us, struggling every day from the moment the alarm bell rings until lights out at night to live... Continue Reading →
It’s Been a Rough Year, But I am Hanging in There
I haven't blogged as much as I wanted to lately as I fight off different health issues. Today, I am taking antibiotics, prednisone, and albuterol for an upper respiratory infection and congestion. But, I decided that you can let the problems in your life control you or decide to soldier through. Ironically, I make this... Continue Reading →
To Touch the Face of God Just One Time is the Job I Would Like!
Daily writing promptWhat's a job you would like to do for just one day?View all responses I would love for just one day to be a commercial airline pilot. I would like to feel the absolute thrill of revving the motors, putting my feet on the accelerator, and enjoying the feeling of hurtling down the... Continue Reading →
Traveling Means Finding Places Where We Can Be Who We Are
Image Credit Sarah Whiley I am in the liminal state of wanting to stay and needing to go. I want to hit the road and find new out-of-the-way places. There is no substitute for traveling the road less taken, To do new things and see a few unfamiliar faces. I want to go where there... Continue Reading →
Give Yourself a Standing Ovation!
Rodin Museum, Paris, France, May 2023 Look back down the road. See how far from home you’ve roamed. Be proud of yourself. Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: Down and Home.
No Place Like Your Own Bed
We are home! I am still acclimating to our time, waking at 3:00 in the morning, thinking it is time to get up for the day. Five weeks of being five to six hours ahead take a while to overcome. But it was a blast! To travel internationally again was such a joy. Still, as... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 