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 …
Oh, Canada!
We were hanging out in the kitchen and living room area tonight, and I was leafing through magazines that have been piling up on my coffee table in order to throw out all the ones I didn’t need. I was making my way through the National Geographic Traveler, Conde Nast Traveler, etc. when I came …
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 …
Heather's Compass 