It seems like the years go faster and faster. Despite my journals, blogs, friends, pictures, scrapbooks and Facebook, I still forget past experiences as new ones constantly seem to take their place. I started going through a few of the above mentioned items and couldn't believe the weekend and weeklong trips we were able to squeeze into …
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Favorite Travel Quotes: Part III
I sometimes wonder what I would do if I couldn't travel. If I couldn't look forward to the next journey. If I couldn't get excited about experiencing some new, fantastic place somewhere in the near future. Right now all travel plans are on hold until other life affairs work themselves out. In the meantime I'm …
My First Cleveland National Air Show
The boyfriend works in aerospace and his company sponsors a tent at the annual Cleveland National Air Show. I know a number of friends and family members who have gone, but we've just never been able to make it. This year, we decided we couldn't pass up the free tickets and parking and finally attended. …
Literary Travels: Digging to America
I had never heard of Digging to America, but my work colleague had a few she had let someone else borrow so I snagged the pile when they were returned. This one didn't seem nearly as interesting-- in summary or cover illustration-- as the other ones I grabbed, but, of course, ended up being the …
Fourth of July and the Boston Birthday
It's that time of year again. Summer. Fourth of July. BIRTHDAY! We had such a blast in Chicago last year celebrating my birthday (and, you know, the nation's birthday too, I guess) that I didn't know whether to go low key this year or try to out-do the previous year. Go big or go home, …
(Finally!) A Place to Call Home
Following adventure after adventure, move after move, I finally have a place to call home. The boyfriend and I bought our first home together, and we're set to move in this month. I can't wait to finally own my home and decorate it as I please! I can't believe how many places I have lived …
Walk the Line, Tow the Path
The weather finally warmed up enough that we had to get out and enjoy a few rays of sunshine. We took our roomie/friend/pseudo-child to the Tow Path for an afternoon walk, parking and entering in Penisula. I love accessing the path in Penisula on days like this where it's exciting to be around other people who …