I still have the poster from the event. A rare, if not once in a lifetime concert was held in my hometown of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, at a baseball park no less. Frankly, I was surprised when I heard about it. It’s not like these big-time musicians, legends really, were doing a gig at say theContinue reading “Twice in a Lifetime”
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Spring Things
From my journal: March 19, 1993, Rolling Hills Estates, California “Spring rain…love it, so cleansing. Cool & fresh. Makes the world look like a watercolor painting…the renewing season!” Well into spring now, summer is almost knocking at our door. Whenever I see what’s on horizon, I take note to experience all I can before the nextContinue reading “Spring Things”
…And Who You Share Your Time With
For the last leg of our South Africa trip, we boarded the Southern African Airlink at the Kruger Mpumalanaga Airport and arrived at the Cape Town International Airport about three hours later. Renting a car, we bumped along the N2 and 20 minutes later the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront came into view. Against the backdropContinue reading “…And Who You Share Your Time With”
Four A’s of Gratitude
Known for its bounty of beautiful blossoms, the season for planting seeds and watching them grow, and that special day for honoring one of the most important people in our lives, May is here! Named after the Greek Goddess Maia, this celestial being is associated with nature, gardening, and motherhood, all wonderful things to celebrateContinue reading “Four A’s of Gratitude”
…It’s What You Experience…
From my journal: May 28, 2008, Timbavati, South Africa “30-minute flight on Chilli Peppers Charter to Djuma Game Reserve, short drive to Vuyatela Lodge…beautiful place…at our welcome lunch met Timothy & Linda from Kansas, Julie & James honeymooners from the UK, Sebastian & Estelle, both young doctors from France, & Raphael & his mom, EstherContinue reading “…It’s What You Experience…”
It’s Not Just Where You Go…
Anxiously waiting to get a shot at my SoCal doctor’s office years ago, I remember perking up when I saw Joan, the medical assistant, showing a co-worker an album filled with photos and hearing her describing a trip she had just taken. Wanting to focus on anything but why I was there, I began eavesdropping.Continue reading “It’s Not Just Where You Go…”
Not Set in Stone
Eighteen years ago, in January of 2007, Robert relocated to the U.K. I, however, remained in California. I was a tenured 5th grade teacher working at our neighborhood elementary school. While I planned on joining Robert that summer, that’s not what happened. After our winter session resumed, I was talking to my principal, Martha, whenContinue reading “Not Set in Stone”
Raising My Glass
Passover, Easter, and Earth Day. Find a Rainbow Day, Pajama Day, and National Scrabble Day. Warmer weather, longer days, and rain showers to bring May flowers. Ah! There is much to enjoy this month. Greetings April! Spring has arrived, ushering in the season of rejuvenation, renewal, and reinvigoration. And after committing to my March’s self-careContinue reading “Raising My Glass”
The Color of Fun
It doesn’t matter how old I am. Opening a yellow and green box of them offers a trip down memory lane. Untucking the top flap and peering inside at the waxy round sticks wrapped in matching colored paper, always makes me smile. Originally sold 8 per box, today you can buy them in packs of 24,Continue reading “The Color of Fun”
5 Winks
I know I am on the verge when I begin to lose focus. I can be reading lines of an article online or a paragraph in a book when I notice I’ve read the same sentences over and over without comprehending anything. Then I begin to notice my eyelids getting heavier along with my armsContinue reading “5 Winks”
A Journal Journey 