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Category Archives: Natural beauty
Peru or Bust
Note: There is NO way I could share the details and wonder of our recent trip to Peru in one post. No way. So, I’ll start with the beginning and share the rest over the next few posts. After a … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Blogging, blogs, Honest observations on many things, Humor, Life, Musings, My world, Natural beauty, summer vacation, travel, Writing
Tagged #WPLongform, Adventure, Cuzco, family vacations, Machu Picchu, Personal challenge, Peru, Salkantay, Tales from the Motherland, travel, Travel in Peru, Trekking, Trekking in Peru
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The Middle…. Perennial Joy.
For most of my adult life, I have planted perennials in my garden, mostly in the form of bulbs, for their…well, their perennialness. Not a word; I know, but it suits my intentions perfectly. What I love most about tulips … Continue reading
I’m Walking on Sunshine…
<– Hard not to love a view like this. My piece of heaven, from my kitchen. I live in the glorious Pacific Northwest. Every day I wake and look out to the most amazing views, or see them in the … Continue reading
The Middle…Chaos Rains, in a Shit Storm.
There’s no doubt that I’ve been in the vortex of a serious shit storm, for longer than I care to add up right now…. Let’s call it a year and make it a full circle. But December certainly packed the … Continue reading
Fall on Me.
I grew up in a small New England town, south of Boston. Growing up, I didn’t give any deep thought to it, but the seasons played a major roll in my life. There is nothing mellow about the seasons back … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Daily Observations, Musings, My world, Natural beauty, Nature, Parenting, Writing
Tagged Bellingham, childhood, Fall, foliage, Halloween, New England, Pacific Northwest, seasons
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Write, Eat, Drink, Sleep, Repeat.
For the past three days, I’ve been at a Writing Conference/course in Port Townsend , WA. The Centrum Writer’s series takes place on the campus of Fort Worden State Park, and we met there each day in a small cabin … Continue reading
Posted in Beautiful places, Beauty, Blog, Daily Observations, Musings, My world, Natural beauty, Parenting, Writing
Tagged blogs, family, Kathleen Alcala, love, Port Townsend, Spanish writing, Townsend Bay Soap, Writers, writing, Writing classes
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A fresh, fresh glow.
When Sunset Magazine listed the Bellingham Farmer’s Market as the number ONE Market “across the West,” it was no surprise to me… though I admit to being tickled. Yes, tickled. I LOVE this market and it was a real thrill … Continue reading
Posted in Beautiful places, Daily Observations, Humor, Musings, My world, Natural beauty
Tagged Beauty, bioluminescence, farmer's market, Musings, nature, Summer
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Spontaneous combustion
I arrived tonight in West Yellowstone, at the far west side of the park. It was another glorious day of rambling, exploring the world around me and my thoughts. The endless beauty of this place blows my mind. Today, as … Continue reading
Freedom and grizzly bears
Thanks to very spotty wifi at the little hotel I’ve landed in, in Gardiner, MT, I haven’t been able to post for the past couple of days. That’s ok, it’s given me more time to think and experience this adventure … Continue reading
Posted in Natural beauty, Parenting, travel, traveling alone, Women's issues
Tagged freedom, grizzlies, hiking, solitude
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TALES FROM THE MOTHERLAND 