Most of my recent trips to Europe have been with my uncle and aunt, which means that I haven’t had to really deal with transportation once I hit the ground. Our primary means of travel has been by auto and I’ve only had to buckle up and sit back. Easy. This trip has been quite … Continue reading Riding that train
Category: Germany
Moments in Munich
Spending 48 hours in a city like Munich, especially when the weather is outstanding, is practically criminal. I should be embarrassed by how little I actually learned about the city or how to navigate my way around it. I concluded, though, that I do better with that sort of thing when I travel solo. If … Continue reading Moments in Munich
Scattered
I’m feeling scattered. The end of the school year brings lots of activities that (often delightfully) disrupt my work days and my personal life has taken a positive turn which has caused unexpected, but very much appreciated reverberations. Summer is looking really good and I’m so ready for it. My middle son’s upcoming trip to … Continue reading Scattered
Rise
I’ll never claim to be devoutly religious, but there are things about Catholicism that ring true for me. Over the years I’ve learned to absorb the lessons of my religion in which I find meaning and reject the tenets which I find to be contrary and, while I don’t imagine myself to be a poster … Continue reading Rise
Seventeen things I learned in 2017
Never regret money spent traveling. I’m not a good boss and have no interest in ever owning a business again. That being said, I did learn how to do payroll and use Quickbooks. The Hudson Valley has no shortage of adorable and fun places for quick getaways. For every $1000 spent on a cosmetic household … Continue reading Seventeen things I learned in 2017
Sweetness
I made some granola Saturday and used almost the very last drops of a jar of honey that I bought last spring while I was in Germany. I say "almost" because I intentionally saved a teeny bit for a soothing cup or two of tea (with bourbon and lemon) that I will savor during my … Continue reading Sweetness
Rounding a corner
I'm feeling reflective as I approach another birthday celebration. You know, considering what I've learned, loved and lost in this latest trip around the sun. There's a lot to think about, but I feel pretty satisfied with the overall picture from my 50th year. There are moments I'd consider doing over and some things I … Continue reading Rounding a corner
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