Do you ever wonder why things happen? About fifteen years ago, my husband and I found out we had a journey ahead of us in trying to get pregnant. That was the same day he also found out there wasn’t a teaching position for him the next school year. Needless to say, the next few […]
Memories
When you read this post, my husband and I will be traveling, and I probably won’t be able to respond to comments until we stop somewhere for the night. The picture above was taken while we were visiting Spokane, Washington, for a family reunion. Two of my brothers still live in Spokane, the other in […]
Best Laid Plans
Over the years as I’ve done this blog, I’ve shared photos from my numerous trips. I even shared photos from places that I didn’t get to go because of Covid. Last year we had to cancel trips to Italy and South Africa. I am blessed to have gone to all fifty of the states in […]
Your Vacation between the Pages…plus #Giveaway!
Hi Everyone! I’m writing today about vacation planning. Yep, vacation planning. Oh, I know, we’re supposed to stay at home, but you know as well as I do that readers like us can go anywhere we want, any time. All we need is a good book! To start my post today, I’ve got a list […]
Plan Your Summer Book-cation
May is nearly over, people! Can you believe it? The second most jam-packed month of the year is almost done. School will be out soon, vacations are being planned, and the weather is finally warming up after the eternal winter we had this year. Can you tell I’m excited?! I don’t know if you have […]
Spring Fever in Winter?
2018 has started off slow and steady for me. Our weather here in Oregon is mild this year, which I appreciate after last year’s snow and ice. The only downside is the mild weather gives me spring fever. LOL As I write this it’s still January. I think I have a problem. But I will […]
The Perks of being a Writer
If you ask a writer where they get their ideas, more than likely the answer will be everywhere. So true! Watching the way people gesture in an airport, catching interesting snippets of conversation at the grocery store, or being moved by a spectacular live musical performance. All fodder for the mill, where novelists are concerned. […]
An Aussie visits Hawaii
By Narelle Atkins Last weekend I arrived home from a fabulous and long awaited 18 day family vacation in the USA. My husband and I are celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary this year (see my post from last month) and this trip is a big part of our anniversary celebrations. Our first stop was a […]
Viva Las Vegas!
I adore my husband Gregg. I’ve blogged with you before about how our love story is a true “love at first sight” story. I love how he loves me. I love how he parents. I love how hard he works. I love his intelligence and how he always knows some piece of trivia to help […]
It’s All About Perspective
We vacationed on the Washington coast last week. This marks our sixth or seventh visit to the lovely community of Seabrook. As an extended family, we feel like we’ve hit the sweet spot. Whether you’re six or sixty-something, there’s an activity or an amenity for everyone. Most of us prefer a slower pace, basking in […]