“The happiest people are those who think the most interesting thoughts. Those who decide to use leisure as a means of mental development, who love good music, good books, good pictures, good company, good conversation, are the happiest people in the world. And they are not only happy in themselves, they are the cause of …
Category: Europe
Missing Ireland
Last weekend marked the beginning of festival season in Cuyahoga Falls with my favorite festival leading the way-- Irish Fest. I made my way down to the Riverfront each day to eat, drink and enjoy some really rockin' music. I ended up alone on Friday night after a series of missed phone calls, changed plans and …
Literary Travels: A Year in the World
I am struggling to make my way through the last few chapters of A Year in the World by Frances Mayes that my friend loaned me several months ago. She thought the cover looked "cool" and bought it, but quickly handed it off to me, complaining that she was having to look up every other …
Directionally Challenged
I'm sure there are a lot of words people would use to describe me. In sixth grade, my teacher had us write down a word that described each of our classmates, which she then compiled and handed out to each student. I'm sure she did a little editing, but mine were pretty mild and what …
Heather's Compass 