The Death Farm
When I went on my great adventure last spring, Daughter #1 came with me for the first leg. We spent nearly two weeks exploring Germany, Austria, and Spain before she headed home and I headed for my big walk. Germany was one of the most beautiful countries I’ve ever seen. There were so many shades […]
I’m Not A Sex Slave
Did you think that I had been kidnapped and sold into sex slavery? I tried my best, but the slavers just didn’t seem to be interested in all of this *waves hand across torso and face several times*.
Wheels Up
I’m writing this while sitting on a plane on my way to Washington DC, where I’ll visit with family for a few days before heading out for the first leg of my big adventure. I’ve paid all my bills. My car is in the shop getting beautified after an unfortunate and unprovoked battle with another […]
The Long Walk
About three years ago, a few months after Doc moved out, I joined a hiking Meetup group for the first time. The first outing I attended was a women’s get together, as it seemed a bit less threatening than just meeting a bunch of hard core hikers on a trail, only to be left behind […]
The Deep Blue
I’m going on a trip to the Puerto Rico with my daughter in a few days. I’m looking forward to it – it’s been miserably cold here and I can’t wait to lounge around on a beach and soak up some sun (in a responsible fashion, of course – my hands and arms are already […]
A First Class Ticket
Do you have a bucket list? You know, a list of things that you’d like to do before you die? I do – and while I know realistically that I may not complete everything due to my financial limitations, a girl can dream. My daughter helped me to check off one of my bucket list […]
Disneyland Doomed My Marriage
I’m currently at my daughter’s place in the tourist mecca of Washington DC, waiting on my in utero baby grandson to finally make his delayed debut. There are people everywhere – not just those who live and work here, but scads and scads of tourists. Why someone would decide to vacation in Washington DC […]
The Bursitis Connection
My right knee has been acting up for a couple of weeks. Every time I bend or flex, it hurts – even waking me up at night. I was confused, because I hadn’t twisted it, I hadn’t been climbing any mountains in the past month, and it wasn’t popping or crunching. It was just the […]
Take the Long Way Home – Part 2
Part two of the story of how my 4-hour airline trip turned into a 20-hour adventure. Have you read part one of my travel saga yet? If not, go here and catch up – it’s fine. Really. What’s one more tiny delay? As we stood at the counter, absorbing the reality of the situation, the […]
Take the Long Way Home
I’m exhausted! I’ve read stories in the past about famous singers canceling a show or their entire tour due to exhaustion and, I have to admit, I’ve always smirked a little. What kind of wussy can’t manage to haul their ass off their private jet or custom-made, lushly appointed tour bus to bang out a […]
