Contrasting “Templates”

Sedona panorama

An Arizona friend of mine is convinced that I live in paradise. [Read more →]

My Travel “Essentials”

At Tulum

My travel “essentials?” I’m so glad you asked… [Read more →]

In-Town Tourist: “Inniswood Metro Gardens”

Bee on lavendar at Inniswood Gardens

Yesterday, my youngest two kids played “in-town tourist” with me. For me, the practical application of this concept involves walking past the remaining laundry pile(s) from soccer camp, deciding to “make do” instead of make yet another grocery trip, and ignoring all things electronic. [Read more →]

4-Wheeled “Furniture”

Alaska or bust

My parents’ first home had an empty living room for many years. For my three sisters and me, that was a welcome extension of our play space. But for my parents, it represented a decision that enriched our lives. [Read more →]

When it’s “just me”…

Before my first trip with “just me”, I had to be fairly comfortable with my self-projected survival rate.

La Jolla surf

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