3/16/2026 Next week I am embarking on an exciting trip to Europe. All going well I will get to see the tulips in bloom in Holland and some amazing storybook castles along the Rhine in Germany. Over the course of 10 days I will experience Alsatian culture, hike in the Black Forest, tour the AnneContinue reading “Leaving on a Jet Plane”
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The Healing Power of Open Sky and a Large Expanse of Water
6/28/25 This week was a tough one for me. My son Alex’s birthday came and went. All week I was flooded with memories of happy childhood parties, that included super soaker fights, goofy antics and lots of cake. I tried not to dwell too long on Alex’s last earthly birthday, which sadly was the lastContinue reading “The Healing Power of Open Sky and a Large Expanse of Water”
Rest, Relax, Repeat
It is officially summer, yet a different one from my typical. My husband recently took a job with the county and this year I am teaching summer school. We get a 3-day weekend each week and some weeks the county gives us extra-long weekends due to national holidays, elections and other things that merit closingContinue reading “Rest, Relax, Repeat”
Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler
April 9, 2023 A huge part of my psyche craves new sights, sounds, and cultures. I have spent an enormous amount of my life reading about and dreaming about traveling the world. Part of my bucket list includes seeing all 50 states as well. But I chose a less than lucrative career when I decidedContinue reading “Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler”
Mindful Musings 