So fellow travelers, today is the final day of the 2017 Great New York State Fair . This photo is from 2011 because I won’t have photos from The Fair this year. You see, for the first time in forty two years I am not going. This is a decision without precident and far out of …
There and Back Again: Redefining Home
So fellow travelers, it’s been a quiet few days since we’ve returned from our marvelous trip to the Pacific Northwest. There’s more than a hint of Autumn in the air, one local weather watcher reported a record early frost in her area a bit north of here. Delilah and I found signs of way too …
The Wrong Donations – Some Tough Words on Disaster Relief
Gracious humor, gentle and direct.
Mountain Spells
So fellow travelers, we have spent three days discovering the majestic power of the mountains in Rainier and Olympic National Parks in Washington. Mount Rainier (above) and Mount Olympus (below) They are spellbinding. Yesterday at Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park, Favorite Older Daughter and I hiked a trail leading to a lookout point. It …
Afternoon Tea with Roses
So fellow travelers, this visit to Portland has a more relaxed pace. Taking time to simply enjoy being here as if this is where we already reside gives me a different perspective of this quirky city. Portland is definitely exhibiting the aches and pains of a city which has grown far too quickly in the …
Solar Eclipse 2017
So fellow travelers, when I realized the 2017 total solar eclipse would pass through Oregon I began to make plans to schedule our annual visit to Portland around the August 21st event. Lunar map by National Geographic© After all, I am that kid who wanted a telescope and a wall map of the Moon not …
Market Magic
So fellow travelers, this Portland trip is focused on savoring my favorite elements of this quirky city. Foraging in vintage shops which abound in treasures and Goodwill stores which offer bargains on items we forgot to pack, like a fleece jacket to stave off cooler coastal temps. Gastronomic delights dreamed of for the past year, …
Zen Moment Sunset in Astoria
So fellow travelers, this moment from an evening post dinner walk in Astoria. Sunset boardwalk stroll Cherished moments together Gifts of time and love Walk gently on the path my friends and may adventure find you ready.
It’s a Dogs Life
So fellow travelers, I am finally back in Portland Oregon, resting comfortably at the residence of Favorite Older Daughter and Favored Son-in-law. It feels like we never left. And it feels like an eon has passed. Time is strange like that. Caught this moment with the kids two rescue dogs, Zeus and Coffee. They go …
All the Beautiful People
From creative friend and fellow blogger Denise Gainey. Moving words full of compassion, grace and acceptance, all of which we need to raise up even more in these troubled times