COVID Homestay as Camping Redux

COVID Homestay as Camping Redux

In 1992-3, we endured a significant home remodel by living out of the house, in an apartment for five months. I likened it to camping. In this manner, I made light of the mashed, matted, and dirty orange shag carpet that covered the floor and the grease-layered...
The Dominos Fell during March

The Dominos Fell during March

March was a tough month. The reality of COVID-19 began to tighten a noose around the neck of America. The west coast suffered first: the states of Washington and California, Pacific Rim destinations for people fleeing China. But, the east coast wasn’t affected...
Never Taking Travel for Granted again

Never Taking Travel for Granted again

Today is my __ wedding anniversary. My husband retains that stat. I can only say that I can’t recall life without him. We share many of the same values: truth, honesty, sense of humor, goals, and on and on and on… Neither takes themself too seriously. We...
Kindness Sparks in the Age of COVID-

Kindness Sparks in the Age of COVID-

At that time in recent history, none of us had experienced – or witnessed a pandemic. Only in movies did mayhem reign, like in ‘Contagion’ or ‘Panic in the Streets.’ Mobs looting pharmacies and neighbor turning on neighbor. Ruthlessly...