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Time Well Spent?
When I was working a full time job I always longed for extra time. Time to travel, to paint, to write. Time to do the things I longed for but work got in the way. So during this pandemic of 2020, was my time well spent? The answer is no. Working Remotely In March of 2020 we were forced to slow down. Most were sent home with our work and our computers. Those of us who juggled traffic to and from work with demanding jobs were asked to re-create what a work day would look like from home. It’s not easy taking care of the needs of students and faculty…
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Weekend Trip to Huntington Beach
We had such an amazing weekend with family in California! Our weekend trip to Huntington Beach was a perfect getaway. It’s what my soul needed. I longed to just sit on the opposite side of the country soak in the sun, the sea and enjoy life for a moment. Our Arrival We arrived at the Hyatt Regency, Huntington Beach early in the morning before check in. They were very gracious in letting us store our luggage and head to the pool area to wait for our rooms to be available. We were able to change and find a nice area to sit, relax and enjoy the water while we waited…
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Emergence – Back to Life
It’s been a long year. Our world has been dragged into the depths of hybernation and soul searching. I feel that it’s time to come back to life. This past week I experienced a healing of my soul and an emergence. Cycles and Changes Every living thing experiences cycles and changes. There is the ebb and flow of the tides, the hibernation of plants and animals in the winter, the rebirth of these beings in the spring. It’s a part of life that we cannot ignore. Everyone has been affected by the quarantine and the economy and politics! Yet we all have choices when it comes to how we recover…
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Wishing For Something
Sometimes I start wishing for something and then realize that I put that thought out there to be manifested. These wishes can be just random or something that I truly want. I need to be more careful in the future. Be Careful What I Wish For It is always my wish that there will be a few decent snows during the winter months. I work at a university and when the public school system is closed…. so are we! The past two years we have not had enough snow to call for closings so those much wished for surprise days off have been missed. Three months ago I realized the…
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Stay-cation In My Own Backyard
I love summer! And I love traveling in the summer. There is nothing more exciting to me than spending a week on a beach under an umbrella with a good book and a pina colada! But one of these summers, I need to slow the pace down a little and remember that there are many things to do right in my own backyard! I’ve heard that stay-cations are nice, so I have tried to wrap my head around it. Let’s see what I can do without jumping on an airplane. So if I do decide to experience what it’s like to just relax in my own city, I would need…
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Visiting Chicago in Winter
Chicago in the winter? Yes, it’s cold, it’s snowy, it’s icy and the wind cuts through your clothes like a knife. But it’s also amazing if you take the time to bundle up and enjoy the sights despite the cold. I have been to Chicago in all seasons and all types of weather. I love them all. Winter is no exception. Each season brings its own memories and adventures. Amazing Views We were finally able to get to the Light Festival last year. And I am so glad we did. It was a great adventure for us. My children and grandchildren were with us. We had adjoining rooms in the…
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Derby Time in Kentucky
Springtime in Louisville means our city wakes from it’s winter hibernation and slowly comes alive with a fever that even the stormiest of days can’t stop. We are gearing up for the Kentucky Derby. And Derby festivities are abundant even in early April. It’s Derby time in Kentucky. Derby Festival The Kentucky Derby Festival officially starts around April 9th and continues until the 1st Saturday in May with the KY Derby Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs. The weeks leading up to Derby Saturday are filled with events such as The Balloon Race, The Fillies Derby Ball, They’re Off! Luncheon, Thunder Over Louisville, The Great Steamboat Race, Kentucky Proud…
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Florida, Always in My Heart
Owning a Tiny Bit of Florida Since my first visit to Florida, I have always longed to be there. Florida is always in my heart. Thanks to Roger’s parents, we now own a tiny bit of Florida! This has been a dream of mine since I was 14. Words cannot even express how happy I am when we walk into our place after suffering through our cold Kentucky winters. The First Time I Fell In Love Florida The first time I visited Florida I was 14 years old. It was 1973. All six of us piled into my parent’s station wagon and traveled from Louisville, Kentucky to Tampa to meet…
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Exploring The Islands
Once we explored the ship thoroughly and settled in after the long day of travel, we enjoyed our glass of wine on the pool deck, watching St Maarten fade into the distance. We were on our way to sea. The next item on our agenda, exploring the Caribbean islands. Click HERE to see part 1. Antigua When we awoke the next morning we rushed to the main deck to get a glimpse of our first stop. There were only a handful of guest awake. It was quiet and we could see the sun popping up behind the hills of Antigua. We breathed in the fresh sea air and stood in…
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Sailing Through Paradise
Calming waters, sails blowing in the wind, beautiful scenery and the most amazing staff we have ever met accompanied us on our Windstar cruise through paradise. Just breathing in the sea air was music to my soul! We were finally sailing through paradise. Beginning Our Year with Wind Surf Roger and I decided that we would ease into our 60th year of life with an amazing trip to the British Virgin Islands. We sailed on the Wind Surf, which is a small luxury sailing yacht, holding only approximately 300 passengers. First, I must say that I would definitely take this cruise again. The experience was one we could never forget.…
