Some of you know that I have recently begun writing a children’s book. This is new to me, as the focus of my writing in the past has been centered around travel–travel memoirs, product reviews, how-to’s and the like. I am editor of the European Travel Site over at Bellaonline.com … Continue reading
This morning, laying in bed after the alarm went off for the 3rd time (my ritual–3rd time’s charm), I reached out to pat each of my 3 dogs that share the bed with HK and me. Yes, that’s right, all 3 sleep with us. I wouldn’t have it any other … Continue reading
Last week, I took a road trip down to Apalachicola, Florida, to visit one of my Sewanee peeps, Tracy. Since we have reunited twice in the last year, we were mostly past all the what have you been doing for the last 30+ years and all that, and were easily … Continue reading
Last night, 2 friends and I cashed in our Groupons for a fun night of painting at Cocktails and Canvas . The deal was for $10.00 you get to paint the evening’s theme, providing your own adult beverage and snacks, they provide the canvas, paint and equipment. The theme of … Continue reading
Did you know that, according to FBI stats, there are over 7,000 hate crimes committed each year in the USA? I find this deplorable. Reprehensible. Shameful. To bully, beat up or even murder someone based on their sexual orientation, religion or just differentness goes against what “united” represents. In 1998, … Continue reading
OMG!!!! It’s HERE! They finally made a movie about Facebook, and naturally, I had to go see it opening day! (If they knew what a fanatic I am about fb, I surely would’ve gotten premier tickets or something.) The movie is called “The Social Network” and I have to tell … Continue reading
Remember the “doody” scene in the movie “Caddyshack” when some kid yells “doodie!!” Ted Night makes Bill Murray drain the swimming pool? Why am I asking this, you wonder? Let me back up a bit. About 2 years ago, a group of 8 friends started a “Dinner And A Movie” … Continue reading
“Julie, do you remember Beverly Barlow?” My Mom asked when she called to wish me Bon Voyage on my upcoming trip to Norway. It was more of a statement than a question. “Mary George’s niece, from Louisville. Remember her?” The name was familiar, and I vaguely recollected a freckle-faced red … Continue reading
Last night a couple of friends and I went to the first annual “Meet, Plan, Go” event at REI in Atlanta. These sessions were being held simultaneously in 13 cities around North America. The intended purpose for MPG is to encourage people (especially Americans, who get notoriously little time off … Continue reading
Airport security in Oslo, Norway has pulled my backpack off the belt and re-scanned it three times now. Security Woman: “Ecksluter skala ut?” (Or something along those lines) Me: “Huh?” Security screener makes direct eye contact with me. Security: “Luftputebåten min er full av ål?” Oh, they must want to … Continue reading