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Over The Rainbow
My mother was a singer, both professionally and personally. She sang to me as a child always before bed, and one of my favorite songs – and hers – was “Far Away Places” by Bing Crosby. I credited my mother for instilling in me a wanderlust that never waned. When I was in high school …
Healthspan for Dogs
It is said that all dogs go to heaven. I’d prefer mine didn’t. Not that he isn’t the best dog in the world. And not that he doesn’t deserve eternal bliss. I would just prefer he outlive me – or come as close as possible. Which is why since I rescued him at four months …
The Mystical Archaeologist’s Field Journal
Day 17,520 Latitude 47.315182, Longitude -122.334663 “I’ve done it this time. Not sure how Mordecai and I will extract ourselves from the fine mess of my own making. Tonight, I’m just hanging on by a thread – praying we both make it through to morning. What the light of day may bring, I cannot …
Fifty Shades of (Non) Grey
I was born a brunette, from my Italian mother’s side genetics. I was also born with my father’s English/Scottish fair complexion. Growing up in the tropics, my hair as a child was light brown to blond, being out in the sun more often than not. By my teenage years, I learned some simple, mostly natural …
Does Anyone Still Own a Timeshare?
Yes, in fact I own a timeshare and have since 2000. I bought it after several years of attending timeshare presentations and fending off the salespeople however necessary. I bought an alternating year, points-based week with Club Wyndham, at what came down to secondary market pricing. I accrue a set number of points every other …
Life in a Small Town
Life in a small town vs. big city living.
The Next 50 Years
I turned 50 in 2020 – not the best year for milestone celebrations. But I didn’t dread 50. Rather, I viewed it as the first day of the next 50 years. This time I would go forward with all of the wisdom I had gleaned, and experiences lived. Like my first birthday all over again, …
Blogging in 2024 and Beyond
Is blogging dead? I certainly hope not. And I’m currently on a quest to discover just how the world of blogging is fairing in 2024 and beyond. As a writer for the past 40 years, I’ve seen many trends in the written communication field. And just as the news touted video killed the radio, YouTube …