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WHO NEEDS A TARDIS? THIS LADY’S WHISKING HERSELF AWAY!
I was a girl who waited. But I’m far past the age where I can dream that some alien dude in a police box will land in my backyard and whisk me away to explore the universe. I’m done waiting to travel — I can whisk myself away, thank you very much! And, lucky me, I live in a beautiful pocket of the wibbly wobbly timey wimey spacey wacey continuum so when I can’t travel, am busy exploring the PNW — and writing about it.
…or so I said. Family circumstances have prevented me from traveling as much as I would like this year and I haven’t been happy with this site’s theme…so I’m making changes. I plan to start exploring, writing, and photographing again in 2019. Please come back for more in the new year.
Freshly Blogged:
A Brief Guide to Visiting Stonehenge
I won’t be seeing the Rolling Stones in Seattle this spring, but I DID finally get to visit the original STANDING stones last spring. Here are some highlights on my journey and some tips for visiting Stonehenge.
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State of the Blog: January 2019
This is just a general blog update with what’s going on, why I haven’t been writing, and restating my commitment to start posting stuff.
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Ready to ride (and write)
I think I’m ready to start writing more now…this blog has mostly figured out what it wants to be.
read moreRead my Essay in 1889 Magazine
In July of 2016, I took a kayak trip from Bainbridge to Blake Island with a bunch of adventurous women led my Maria Cook and Spring Courtright of Journey for Purpose. In the back of the October/November 2018 issue, 1889 Magazine published my short essay about a memorable event during that trip. You’ll have to read it to find out what happened. But, as I mentioned in the article, I’ve ditched my slogan of “I love NOT camping,” and look forward to further adventures in the summer of 2019.
PNW Events Calendar
If you’re lucky to live in the PNW, especially around the Puget Sound, I keep a small calendar of local events and weekly (or when I feel so inspired), I choose a few to feature on the blog. Please note that I don’t sponsor or necessarily endorse events on the calendar. Scroll down to view what’s coming up, view the full calendar or add your event.
Recently, in the PNW:
Three Washington State Spots to Soothe Your Hobbit Soul
Pining for the Shire? Here are a few places to visit to quell your hobbity cravings without visiting Middle Earth.
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The Art Cars of the Fremont Fair 2018
A lowdown on the art cars at the 2018 Fremont Solstice Fair.
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Zounds! Outdoor Shakespeare Abounds Near Puget Sound!
Summer is coming! One of the things I look forward to putting on my schedule are the many free and low-cost outdoor Shakespeare performances in local parks. Grab your festival blanket, pack a picnic, and get ready for some Bard.
read moreOn My Travel Radar:
A Brief Guide to Visiting Stonehenge
I won’t be seeing the Rolling Stones in Seattle this spring, but I DID finally get to visit the original STANDING stones last spring. Here are some highlights on my journey and some tips for visiting Stonehenge.
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Books and Boats! The unique beauty of Venice’s Libreria Acqua Alta
The books in this unique Venice bookstore sit raised in gondolas and other boats due to the rising water levels.
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Planning a Trip to Venice? Here are Some Things to Consider.
Tourists outnumber residents in Venice, leading to CNN recently naming it as a destination to avoid in 2018. If you still plan to go, here are some of my thoughts on things to consider when planning your trip.
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