New York City Here I Come I flew on a crowded plane from Kansas City to New York City. I drank wine and enjoyed a massage in the Detroit airport terminal and sat in several restaurants and laughed with friends in person. My hotel was beautiful. It overlooked three bridges…
Island Hopping Greece to Turkey: The Best Day Trip Ever
One of the luxuries of visiting the Mediterranean is being able to island-hop between them. Cruise ships, private yachts, and ferries herd crowds of people from one ancient wonder to the next. But if you’re up for an adventure, ditch the Greek Isles for a day trip to Turkey on…
22 Things to Consider Post Quarantine
I’ve seen how the past two months in quarantine affected my little part of the world? And like you, my whole world has shrunk to about 10-square miles. The past two months have had their challenges, and again, like you, every aspect of my life has been impacted. Here are 22 things to consider with a post quarantine world…
Why Mask-Wearing Reflects the Best of American Values
Why this Military Spouse Says Wearing a Mask is Patriotic I went to the grocery store today. And I was terrified. How far have I fallen in such a short time frame? I’ve traveled all over the world. A lot of it solo. I’ve swum in the ocean in Thailand,…
It’s not About Perfection— The Intention is Important
The intention is Important. That’s why I woke up this morning at 5 am. This woman named Lynn Goldberg from the Breethe Meditation app broke into my sleep. I sat up in bed, groggily contemplating my blessings. Then with intent, I walked to the meditation space in my smaller spare…
My Covid-19 Resolutions for 2020
This is suppose to be a time of rediscovery, right? It’s day 51 and all the promises I made to use this time at home to better myself is ending up on the pile of past New Years Resolutions. Sure, it came from a place of good intentions. But it turns out that place, like my hair salon, is off-limits. Here is the shortlist of the winners and works in progress Covid-19 Resolutions for 2020 I made on Day 1.
Why I Chose Ireland and Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland
I’m happy to know that there’s still a place where farmers are revered and animals are loved as they are raised for food. At Ballymaloe Culinary School, food is for so much more than nourishment, it is for the soul and is a representation of love. It’s slow food– love for the land, the producers, and for the people who will be lucky to relish in its flavor.
A Military Spouse’s Honest Reasons to Hate American Politics
The administration introduces legislation via twitter. Lies and innuendo have replaced truth and facts. We actually have something akin to a state news channel. Politicians have become hyper-partisan. Money rules and patriotism is a cliche used to stoke division. Honestly, I prefer living in South Korea. Or anywhere else– during election season. Here are just 13 of the reasons I hate American politics.