OK, so where was I? Oh yes, writing about Alaskan adventures. Alaska permeates your soul. At least it did for me. I immersed myself in everything Alaska. But I was never there in all 4 seasons. I'd love a chance to experience an entire winter in the 49th state. When I returned from my leave of absence, I was informed that my job had been filled and they would no longer require my assistance. For many that would be a crushing experience. For me it was a signal ...
I'm not really sure I know who I am I've lead an interesting life in the 7 decades that I've been alive. How much more time will I have? Who knows. Time to get busy living. In my early 20s a wealthy uncle promised me an employment opportunity in Europe. So I packed my bags and off I went. 5 years later I returned a changed man. In the course of that employment I would go on to travel to 3 more continents and visit over 40 different ...
I want to share a secret with you all.... I have video to prove this.... My mom gave me my grandmother's watch. It didn't run for more than a minute at a time.... but it was my grandmother's battery style watch so I cherished it deeply.... I took it to the local jewelry store and asked them to fix it for me. It didn't need a battery according to the jeweler. Since it's a Timex [easily replaced] the jeweler didn't want to take the time to fix it without a $100 deposit. I didn't have ...
After my kids were safely back on the East Coast I loaded up a Ford and started across country. I had the clothes, toys, clothes and the keepsakes all neatly packed in the back seat and in the trunk. Along with the small items I had cherished... was a singer portable sewing machine. It was from out of the 50's, my mom had given it to me when I left Virginia Beach. There was a time when I took in sewing out in Seattle. That was natural instinct.... Nannie [grandmother ...
I've been kicking around the idea of going back to Yellowstone National Park for the summer. I spent 3 months there in 2012. I'd like to go back for 1 more extended summer stay. The place is amazing. Lots of incredible sights. Tons of wildlife. Cool temperatures all summer long. 525635_430409603654837_1885044250_n.jpg 319821_437457232950074_1097994560_n.jpg 389246_435380063157791_2080484130_n.jpg 576888_442595932436204_351947049_n.jpg 205417_454891381206659_1208425060_n.jpg ...