Category: Travelling
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Beyond Words

To experience the eclipse, Mr. Al and I journeyed to Bend, Oregon which is about an hour south of the Totality Zone. There, we met up with dear friends and settled into some serious playtime. The day before the eclipse, we went white water rafting down the Deschutes River. It’s…
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Home…

Shall we try again? This did not post in time for your Sunday Morning Coffee. Why? Well…my mouse’s batteries died. That’s the main reason, and all you need to know. Perhaps it was meant to be enjoyed with your afternoon tea or evening cocktail?? Here we go… I am very…
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Time to Go Home

When you’re on vacation, you’re not home…I know…duh, right? But there comes a time when you start to miss your stuff, the things you forgot to pack, your friends, pets, even your routine. That means the vacation was a success. You’re ready, relaxed, reenergized…you’ve regrouped…you’re eager even. And now that…
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The Fire Hose

This was the most amazing natural event I have ever experienced. Usually, when lave meets the sea, it oozes out and drips like candle wax. Or it crawls on lava fingers. But when a chink of land breaks off and the main lava tube is exposed, this is what happens:…
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The Scarlett O’Hara Moment

I’m in Eureka, visiting my Sonshine and friends. Drove up from Healdsburg on Monday. And I’m going home on Monday. Missing home and Mr. Al, but enjoying being back in Eureka, behind the redwood curtain. Great visits. Great conversations as I catch up. Makes me realize how precious friendships are.…
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Short and Sweet

Mr. Al and I are over in Spokane for my niece’s wedding. We had a great time. Weddings are such happy occasions. And this one reminds me that my brother is a loving and conscientious father who knows his children well, rather than the silly goofball who, when we talk,…
