Dream Vacations

Epic Honeymoon: Paris Edition

I remember back in 2007, I had a moment of distress. Here I was flying over Europe heading to Cairo, Egypt, realizing that I was heading somewhere else, somewhere other than Paris. As a child, my one little international dream was ALWAYS Paris. Granted, I have been extraordinarily fortunate to travel to places some people only dream of visiting.… Continue reading Epic Honeymoon: Paris Edition

Woo, Woo, Chattanooga – There You Are!

Pardon me boy, is that the Chattanooga Choo Choo?Track twenty nine, boy you can gimme a shineI can afford to board a Chattanooga Choo ChooI've got my fare and just a trifle to spareYou leave the Pennsylvania station 'bout a quarter to fourRead a magazine and then you're in BaltimoreDinner in the diner, nothing could… Continue reading Woo, Woo, Chattanooga – There You Are!

Bend an ear & listen to my version of a really solid Tennessee excursion

Day 2 - Part 2 of my Chattanooga experience! On Friday, February 25th, Tim and I awoke to the sound of cows mooing in the field right outside of our tiny house window in Dunlap, Tennessee! We made a little coffee and went outside to greet this hair coo and start our day off right!… Continue reading Bend an ear & listen to my version of a really solid Tennessee excursion

Step Aside Partner, It’s My Day

Buffalo Wild Wings, Columbus Looking for an awesome experience and cheap vacay? Then look no further than following the next four days on Destination: Unknown! Today we are headed to Chattanooga, Tennessee, but first - we stop off in Warm Springs. Tim and I got off work and decided to head out a little early… Continue reading Step Aside Partner, It’s My Day

Getting My Groove Back At Grove

Believe it or not, I actually find it hard to just decompress. I know, I know... I am the queen of talking about self-care and I will be the first to purchase the latest stretching mechanism or essential oil. But the truth remains- real, honest relaxation is something I have to consciously and intentionally make… Continue reading Getting My Groove Back At Grove

This is 49

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” – Joe Lewis I could not agree more. This is 49, folks. That's right - I turned 49 yesterday, and it was spectacular. There was laughter, love, and a whole lot of authentic, deep connection. But really, the whole week has been… Continue reading This is 49

Book Review: American Princess

Today I went and visited my Mother-in-law's resting place. It seemed so humble and small next to the the strong personality of the woman buried beneath the freshly tilled Earth. Strong women leave such a void when they are gone. Kind of like Alice Roosevelt, the sassy daughter of former President Teddy Roosevelt. I just… Continue reading Book Review: American Princess

Finale: Sing Me A Song

Glencoe Thank you guys so much for joining me on this magical journey. I realized, as I was reading it over, that I did very little to truly describe what I saw and what I did. I do believe that there are absolutely no words. NONE - that will ever be able to share how… Continue reading Finale: Sing Me A Song

Billow and breeze, islands and seas Mountains of rain and sun

Isle of Skye, Scotland Saturday morning we woke up to a little less wind, but a whole lotta snowy conditions. Nothing was really sticking, but it came down fairly fast and right into the eyes. It was our last full day in the Isle of Skye. We decided to stop by a convenient store and… Continue reading Billow and breeze, islands and seas Mountains of rain and sun

Over The Sea To Skye

We woke up on Friday morning to the beginning of blizzard-like conditions. A little nervous about our one and a half hour drive to the Isle of Skye with icy roads, we decided to just buck up and make it happen. It was bittersweet to leave Inverness. We sort of fell in love with the… Continue reading Over The Sea To Skye