” A tidal wave is a regularly reoccurring shallow water wave caused by effects of the gravitational interactions between the Sun, Moon, and Earth on the ocean. The term “tidal wave” is often used to refer to tsunamis; however, this reference is incorrect as tsunamis have nothing to do with tides. ” NOAA Ocean Facts So fellow travelers, the […]
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So fellow travelers, here’s my view for the weekend ~ We are on the Washington Coast celebrating Favorite Older Daughter’s birthday. Surrounded by family, dogs included, I cannot imagine a better setting for honoring three amazing decades of joy, learning, laughter and love Favorite Oldest Daughter has brought into our lives. Time flies one two […]
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So fellow travelers, I find myself navigating airports, car rentals and unfamiliar highways this weekend on an unplanned journey This is a trip prompted by a calling of the heart, a response to a feeling, an inner directive this is a time when hugs need to be given in person. After two consecutive major winter […]
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So fellow travelers, Winter Storm Harper has me spending this extended weekend digging out in more ways than shoveling snow. “Pixie Dust ?” Really, Mike Seidel? Because S*N*O*W by any other name is still a four letter word which needs to be repeatedly shoveled. When I sat down to write my end of the year […]
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So fellow travelers, 2018 draws to a close and time spent sorting through photos has me reflecting on the vast expanse of experiences this year brought. Sunrise in the High Desert For all the darkness of the low points which framed the first half of the year, I am beginning to glean the significance of […]
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So fellow travelers, it has been a busy weekend filled with the final rounds of preparations for Christmas. In a little while we will visit some dear friends to share a meal and relish the laughter of excited children. Tomorrow we will chat via video or phone with family we hold far closer in our […]
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So fellow travelers, home again and a heavenly aroma fills my kitchen. One downside to traveling rather than hosting for Thanksgiving is not having the base to make turkey soup, which stands out as my favorite Thanksgiving leftover. No worries this year though, as my sister-in-law gave me a carcass, drumsticks and wings from one […]
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So fellow travelers, a few days ago a vision of wind driven golden light caught my eye from an upstairs window. I had taken a mental health day to reset my perspective and that day had brought sunshine and milder temperatures, rare gifts for November in upstate NY. I’ve been working on tying up some […]
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So fellow travelers, reflecting on the many memorable moments which graced my week with this new found community, I could write posts for days to come. Who could ask for S’more than roasting marshmallows after the beach dinner concert? There is the story of the dog who came to the movies, the fan who would have […]
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“We play music because we love it, but we also play music because we want to see things change… within ourselves and in the world around us. These are songs of hope and new beginnings, and we’re always trying to get better at living that out.” Tim Foreman Stories Behind the Songs: Vessel Bags Interview […]
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