These last few days in the Black Forest have been filled with both emotion and memories. This is the first time I’ve come to this part of Germany, the area where my family comes from, since being here 7 years ago with my youngest son and my Uncle Wolfgang. Walking the stone streets of Freiburg … Continue reading Finding Wolfgang
Category: travel
Das verpacken
Knowing how much I love fashion, and the seriousness with how I take getting dressed, it should probably come as no surprise that I put a lot of thought into my wardrobe when I travel. The fact that I rent a number of items a month with my Rent the Runway membership can make piecing … Continue reading Das verpacken
Writer’s tears
I’ve mentioned before that I often find myself weepy when I’m in Ireland. If you know me at all, you’re aware that’s atypical of me. I’m not known to be a crier. On the occasions that I do get teary, it’s likely to be about children and animals, not songs or physical gestures. Last week, though, … Continue reading Writer’s tears
An eternal present
So far, the wettest thing (other than the Irish Sea - more on that in a minute), has been my cheeks. There’s something about being in Ireland, regardless of the number of times I’ve visited, that makes me weepy. When I visited Ireland the very first time, all flights from the states stopped at Shannon … Continue reading An eternal present
Vegas weekend wardrobe
It’s a funny thing. Packing for 3 nights in Las Vegas has proven to be almost more challenging than packing for 4 weeks in Italy - and I’m using the exact same piece of carry-on luggage. Go figure. The complications, for me, come from not really knowing what to expect. The weather looks mixed, maybe … Continue reading Vegas weekend wardrobe
What happens in Vegas?
No, really. What do you enjoy doing when you visit Las Vegas beyond going to see your favorite live band in the world’s newest and coolest new venue? Early next month, my sweetie and I are heading to Vegas to watch the lads play the Sphere and I’m trying to get a sense of what … Continue reading What happens in Vegas?
(20)23 and me
2023 was the year when… it became possible for me to be generous to the woman who never gave me enough the effects of climate change became absolutely undeniable i worked to find the balance between gentle acceptance and the feeling of giving in direct honesty became unavoidable i started to understand that my physical … Continue reading (20)23 and me






