yesterday, in an attempt to find something, anything, decent on the radio, i surfed the dial. (i don’t have xm radio in my car, and i forgot to bring my ipod). i turned on some station that was talking about stupid song lyrics, and i was laughing my ass off … Continue reading
Kismet I found this poem when i was looking for a card to send to my mom from her granddogs, and it touched me deeply. For much of my life, i have had at least one dog sharing my life. There was a time, ten years ago, following the untimely … Continue reading
In wrapping -up our trip to Bhutan, i thought i’d share some random photo’s/thoughts with you. The photo above is the “Tiger’s Nest”, one of Bhutan’s most important religious sites. Completed in 1692, the temple hangs on a cliff at 10,200 feet. It takes over two hours to walk there, … Continue reading
Throughout your 40’s, you get a birthday week. (i made that rule when i turned 40) At 50, you get a whole birthday month. (Again, my rule–as i remind HK, “jules rules”). My month is coming to an end, so i celebrated this weekend w/ 80 or so friends. It … Continue reading
April 4, 2009, my 50th birthday, was the most difficult physical trial that i have ever endured. OhMyGod, it was soooo hard! I woke up with major stomach issues and no appetite (high altitude zaps your hunger), and we set off early to make the pass at a reasonable … Continue reading
I hate to admit this, but normally i am pretty “doom and gloom” about this world on which we live. i see evidence of the abuse that we heap on our planet. when i return home to Appalachia, i look at what once were the majestic mountains that i loved while … Continue reading
Bhutan offers so much for the traveler looking for a completely different experience. The main reason that we chose Bhutan was it’s combination of culture and trekking-we always choose a destination that will challenge us physically. OOOHHHHHHH—and challenge us it did! Trekkking the Himalayan mountains in Bhutan is not for … Continue reading
“Was that…?” “Yep, a flying penis. They’re everywhere!” And they are, indeed! Driving from Paro to Thimpu, my eye caught several of these symbols painted on the front of houses, shops and stupas. And these aren’t just little pictures discreetly drawn–they’re huge! I’m talkin’ 10 foot, 15 foot penises right there … Continue reading
It’s no secret that I’m a dog fanatic. I LOVE dogs–any dog (but especially my own). I’m like the annoying kid at the park who has to run up and pet your dog, even though you pull your dog back and snarl at the kid. I just love ’em (the … Continue reading
“There’s going to be some turbulence, but that’s normal. Just be patient, we’ll be on the ground soon.” That ‘s what the Druk Air pilot–some of the world’s best trained, I’m told–assured us as we made our initial descent into the ragged Himalayan mtns. that surround the tiny, single runway into … Continue reading