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Honoring my commitment
I recently completed a presentation for work that was meant to challenge and inspire the company's field leaders to set personal goals. A...
Jan 22, 20241 min read


For want of a simple cord
I had such plans to take so many pictures and post regularly, but when I finally got settled and unpacked I was frustrated to find that...
Oct 5, 20221 min read


Will you still need me, will you still feed me . .
Today I begin my 64th year. When the Beatles recorded the song which questioned how long love will last, the age seemed something so...
Oct 5, 20221 min read


The phoenix always rises
There are just some days that sparkle even more than others. Some days that serendipitously become memories you will cherish as long as...
Jul 21, 20212 min read


And the winner is
The box is headed and back to Thred Up and the winner is . . . this sweet little blue number. The fit was good and the color was...
Jun 30, 20201 min read


Ten Dollars for self care that is worth every penny.
Help me choose which outfits to keep.
Jun 24, 20201 min read


Soaked and scrubbed on American soil
Today would have been my sweet mother's 80 somethingth birthday ??and as I sit here bathed and in clean clothes for the first time in a...
Nov 13, 20182 min read


The party's over
I wish I could call it a day but I have many, many hours of travel ahead before then. Just so you know I'm not exaggerating, in an hour I...
Nov 13, 20181 min read


And it just keeps getting better
Seriously, I wrote a whole blog that just got wiped out. Life on the road with limited wifi and at this point the few gigs I have left...
Nov 10, 20181 min read


Civilization . . . for a night
This will be short as it's almost 11 PM and I have a 6:45 AM pick up to take me to my next destination but I promised to write each night...
Nov 8, 20181 min read


Greetings from Plettenberg Bay
Arrived at this little gem yesterday around 6. Well actually I was supposed to arrive at 6 but as traveling goes, my shuttle from the...
Nov 8, 20181 min read


Tonight is that night
I've traveled to Plettenberg Bay where I am staying on an African farm. I'm having transferring pictures tonight but I think it's because...
Nov 7, 20181 min read


Did you miss me?
OMG, I missed y'all so much. The idea of having wifi everywhere is great but it is just that - an idea. I even have a portable hotspot...
Nov 7, 20182 min read


Wandering the waterfront
Spent the afternoon wandering the waterfront filled with shops and restaurants. Protea bouquet from the village market. Seeing a theme...
Nov 5, 20181 min read


Damn that jet lag
It It usually gets me one way or another but the lack of sleep and the craziness we put our bodies through when we travel does have...
Nov 5, 20182 min read


Train travel - the ultimate way to see the country but don't count on its being on time
I have one of those fancy alarm clocks that has 27 different sounds to help you sleep or wake up or relieve stress or whatever. But my...
Nov 2, 20182 min read


The joy of dramaless travel
I have self-described this as an adventure trip but the truth is the adventure is mainly in the unknown since I'm not planning on any...
Oct 31, 20182 min read


The one item I always forget to pack
I'm here. I made it. I am in South Africa. More specifically I am in a suburb of Johannesburg called Sandton overnighting before I catch...
Oct 31, 20181 min read


T-minus 6 days and counting . . .
Yep, that once in a lifetime I blogged about a few months back, well it's right around the corner. I leave LAX 6 days from now and I am...
Oct 23, 20181 min read


I am a depression survivor
I often still can't believe it myself, that I have a chronic debilitating condition that can raise it's ugly head at anytime and send me...
Sep 15, 20181 min read
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