Category: Lifestyle

Orchid in Morning Light

Morning Light Sipping warm coffee The morning light drifting in Orchid petals glow. ~Lynn Thomas Amber

Panama Canal Cruise Day 14-15

February 9, 2024 – Port of Cabo San Lucas – On Board Ship As I mentioned in my last post, due to illness, we all stayed on board the ship today. And, it was okay. The day started off with an amazing sunrise that… Continue Reading “Panama Canal Cruise Day 14-15”

Panama Canal Cruise – Days 2-4

January 28, 2024 I thought it would be informative to post our basic itinerary for the cruise. It gives an overview of the entire trip. After leaving the Port of Miami, we spent the next two full days at sea – making our way… Continue Reading “Panama Canal Cruise – Days 2-4”

Panama Canal Cruise

I’m back! I’ve taken a hiatus from my blog to get caught up on other things. My last post was shortly before a 15-day cruise that took me through the Panama Canal. When I returned, I had to focus on a few rather mundane… Continue Reading “Panama Canal Cruise”

Holiday Traditions 12.11.23

This ornament is cool for 2 reasons. Number one – the model year for this Ford truck replica is indicated on the front of the truck – 1956. That’s the year I was born. 🙂 The other cool thing about this ornament is that… Continue Reading “Holiday Traditions 12.11.23”

151st Tunbridge World’s Fair

The Tunbridge World’s Fair has been an annual Vermont tradition since 1867 with the exception of only a few years during that time when the fair was cancelled due to both World War’s and the 2020 pandemic. When my two sons were in elementary… Continue Reading “151st Tunbridge World’s Fair”

Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Saint Privat d’Allier to Monistrol d’Allier

April 2, 2023 Yesterday, after arriving on the edge of town in Saint-Privat, I followed directions to our accommodations – Chambre d’hĂ´tes Le Saint-Bernard. I confess I chose this lodging because of the name! I used to have a Saint Bernard many years ago!… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Saint Privat d’Allier to Monistrol d’Allier”

Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Tallode to Saint-Privat d’Allier

April 1, 2023 Our second day on the walk and we woke feeling refreshed and ready to go. We had reservations for an accommodation in Montbonnet but, since our 12km walk yesterday went well, we decided that it was too close and opted to… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Tallode to Saint-Privat d’Allier”

Edisto Beach Moments

Our annual family trip to Edisto Beach occurred one week later in November than normal. It meant that we missed the late-season hurricane that came up the coast but had to endure less than ideal weather from the backlash of the storm. It was… Continue Reading “Edisto Beach Moments”

Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway Part III Vol. 1

The next leg of our journey exploring the entire Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway took us to the amazing Crater Lake National Park. We picked up the byway in Fort Klamath and traveled Route 62 to the turn off for Crater Lake. The byway circumnavigates… Continue Reading “Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway Part III Vol. 1”