Our trip to Portugal is fast approaching. Yay! As mentioned in a previous post, this will be a bike adventure. Having received our itinerary, we’ve been reviewing our daily schedule. So exciting! Because of the 8-hour time difference, we’ve decided to enjoy a little “Pre-Tour” experience. That means we will arrive three days early soContinue reading “Stillness in Motion”
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Year Six
From my journal: October 3, 2026, Newbury Park, California “…my blog anniversary will be here soon (10/20)…what a trip!” Just recently I realized that it has been six years since ajournaljourney.com went live. Wow! When I first started out, though retired, it was like having a new job. And the analogy that a new jobContinue reading “Year Six”
Ingredients for Fall
As autumn settles in, I am looking forward to all the fall activities that rejuvenate, refresh, and renew me. One of which takes place in our kitchen. Retrieving mixing bowls, measuring cups, and utensils, I then pluck ingredients off the shelves of our pantry, out of our spice drawer, and from containers on our counter.Continue reading “Ingredients for Fall”
One, two, three…Click!
I’m thoroughly enjoying fall and it’s just begun…hooray! Many cool weather days, cozy nights, and seasonal ventures to look forward to! Not to mention, holidays galore! When did national days honoring just about everything under the sun begin? If you are foodie among the nationally recognized days in October are Seafood Bisque Day, Pasta Day,Continue reading “One, two, three…Click!”
Treasures
With a bright pink strip along its sturdy spine, the rest of its cardboard shell remained a blank slate until I removed its plastic encasement, popped open my art supplies, and got busy. Soon purple, blue, orange, and pink flowers with green leaves emerged to adorn its cover. Looking at it now, the bottom right-handContinue reading “Treasures”
Fall State of Mind
While some say that it is hard to capture the essence of autumn, I beg to differ! Just the mention of these words puts me into a fall state of mind. Fresh apples, roasted chestnuts, crisp air, cool evenings, juicy cranberries, cozy bonfires, football games, colorful leaves, holiday feasts, carved pumpkins, thick sweaters, wool socks,Continue reading “Fall State of Mind”
Rare and Magical
Returning from an early walk one Saturday morning in late May, we came upon a fox standing across the street in our cul-de-sac. Odd because it was broad daylight, the fox wasn’t running away, and it was looking straight at us. After a startled moment, we let ourselves into our backyard through our side gate.Continue reading “Rare and Magical”
A Culinary Journey
I may not be the ideal companion for this type of culinary journey. Honestly, I know myself. I am a picky eater, I like to have a choice in what I eat, and I’ve been told on more than one occasion that I eat like a bird. So, why would someone ask me to accompanyContinue reading “A Culinary Journey”
Mindful Words
I’ve been surprised to see store banners, print ads, and TV commercials are already promoting “Back to School” sales! How is it that time of year already?! We’ve just arrived at the last full month of summer. Hello August! I’ve been thoroughly enjoying this season with outdoor concerts, backyard barbeques, and sunshiny morning walks. IContinue reading “Mindful Words”
Cool Foods, Hot Days
After the first night of tossing and turning and waking up feeling anything but well-rested, I had an inkling. Then opening our front door the next morning and being hit by a wall of dense air, I was pretty sure. But it was when we finished our usual walk and I felt like I justContinue reading “Cool Foods, Hot Days”
