Hello, beautiful readers!   2023 has been, well, difficult. My beloved stepmother died in March, finally free from her dementia. I travel...

I am already in love with Melbourne on the first day. Here are some pictures to show you this very cool city. The Charming Man and I are ...

Crater Lake, Oregon We had cocktails at the Grand Californian at Disneyland! I've had a busy spring, including some fantast...

Curiosity is a huge part of caring for your emotional well-being. Cultivating an interest in the world keeps depression and anxiety at bay a...

The Forest Grove Grand Lodge. A retreat is a form of radical self-care. It's not always (or usually) possible. If you are in financ...

Me, confused and irritated. Hello, again! I've taken the last few months for a complete re-working of my blog direction. Since I sta...