Definition: Stowaway We haven’t had a word definition in a while, so i thought I would post one. Today’s word is “stowaway.” The Webster definition is simple: someone who hides on a ship, airplane, etc., in order to travel without paying or being seen. What’s amazing about this word is the drama and romance that follow…
DetailsRoad Trip Post #3 I have good intentions. I bought a new bathing suit and new workout clothes (gotta love spandex) for my upcoming road trip. My intention is to use the pools and exercise rooms in the hotels where I will be staying. As I said, I have good intentions. My first act of…
DetailsRoad Trip Post #2 The down side of leaving home for two weeks isn’t the wear and tear on the car. It isn’t the money for toll roads and hotels. It isn’t eating out for two weeks straight. It’s leaving my husband, two dogs, and a cat, behind. My husband works full-time and overtime. I…
DetailsRoad Trip Post #1 I leave in less than two weeks, and car snacks are a very important part of my road trips. Besides all the water bottles, I need car snacks. Car snacks have important criteria to meet. They must be easy to keep in my hand while I drive, they must not be…
DetailsAs the post title indicates, I leave in two weeks for an extended road trip. I’m already concerned that I forgot something, and I haven’t even started packing yet. How’s that for creating stress where no stress actually exists?
Great Depression road trip
Sour Cherry Scones I am giving you the gift of an amazing recipe for Sour Cherry Scones, but first, I have to preface this with a short story. Why? Because it’s my blog and I can do what I like. Almost four years ago, my husband planted two cherry trees. I’ve been waiting all this…
DetailsBooks about Maggie and Maddy, by Kyle and Amy Goleno Recently, I was offered the opportunity to review two children’s books about Napa Valley, California. I’m reviewing them both here. The first book is called Colors of Wine Country, which is for very young children to help them learn colors. The idea is that on the…
DetailsIced Coffee in Israel I went to Israel in 2008. Prior to that trip, I hated iced coffee, but August is the hottest month in Israel, so any cold beverage is welcome. I discovered that I love iced coffee, but ONLY in Israel. It seemed that the same recipe was used all across the country, always…
DetailsThe countdown is ON! I’ll be leaving in 3-1/2 weeks for a road trip adventure. I’m looking forward to posting and tweeting about it along the way. There’s a wedding at the end of the road. I hope the happy couple have as successful a marriage as I’ve had.
Commune – Readers Favorite 4-star Review! Ladies and Gentlemen, This is a BIG BRAG MOMENT for me! I’m so happy to share this with you all. Readers Favorite Review I’ve been waiting for a review from this website since February, but there is no reading queue. Reviewers pick and choose among submissions, so I’m delighted…
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