Returning from a long anticipated vacation can be challenging even without the body clock readjustment necessary from a six-hour time difference and a nine hour flight. Fortunately, there’s some consolation in the form of souvenirs whether they’re physical, emotional, mental, or some combination of all three. My recent trip to Italy provided an excellent array … Continue reading The things she carried
Category: musings
International Women’s Day wheels
Yesterday turned out to be the perfect day to pick up my “new”car - a day designated to demonstrate honor and respect for women. What do my new car and this day of recognition have in common? Let me tell you. I’ve done some things recently that have prompted people to remark that I’m some … Continue reading International Women’s Day wheels
21
This summer when I travel to Europe, it will be, I think, the 21st time I’ve crossed the Atlantic, which boggles my brain. What’s most remarkable, though, isn’t that I’ve been lucky enough to travel so often, it’s the fact that the next trip I will be taking will be with my now 21 year-old … Continue reading 21
In Napoli…
The men flirt relentlessly. One walks a little slower Hips swing a little wider Wet cobblestones are as slick as frozen sidewalks The food is simply delicious Scooters, motorcycles and cars compete for the road … Continue reading In Napoli…
A few brief thoughts early in a short month
Everyone should have footwear that makes them feel like a rockstar. And friends who remind them how special they are. Seeing my children express their interests is the best part of parenting for me. My excitement for travel remains undiminished. February 2018 is the month in which one of my sons becomes an “adult” … Continue reading A few brief thoughts early in a short month
Handing things over to you
Despite Monday feeling colder than the thermometer claimed, after school I grabbed Jeter and headed to the golf course for a walk. It is my goal, you know, to give him the best life a dog has ever known and he needed the exercise. We were greeted by a small herd of dogs, with labradors … Continue reading Handing things over to you
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
