For years, one of the top things on my Bucket List has been to spend New Year’s Eve in Times Square. I’ve wanted to be a part of that lively celebration, that excitement, that final event of the year. . . just once. I told myself that it might never be practical. After all, an
I love Irish blessings. Most of the Irish blessings that I’ve heard are both joyful and heartfelt. Because of that, I think that they make some of the nicest readings at weddings. When I came across these Irish Christmas blessings today, I knew that I wanted to share them with you: May you be poor
I’m starting to get excited about Christmas. We went to a winter festival yesterday, and I really enjoyed walking through the trail of lights, colorful decorations, and cheerful music and dancing. We even stopped by an enthusiastic candy-making demonstration. The winter festival put me in a joyful mood, and it made me think about what
There’s a new form of travel for those who have money but want the experience of “slumming it.” A five-star South African resort now offers people a night in a metal shack, complete with an outdoor bathroom and a battery operated radio. I was intrigued when I saw the headline about it. To me, the
The beauty of autumn arrives at a much slower pace here. I usually spend the season feeling like I am in transit between summer and winter: the weather starts to get colder, and the leaves fall gradually, but we don’t get many spectacular bursts of color. Yesterday, I felt as though I woke up to
The fair is one of my favorite activities of the year. I love walking through the sea of colored lights, fast rides, and lively performances. It’s also one of those classic things to do on a date. And since the fair was ending this week, there was no question about what Tony and I would
If you happen to be in Southwest Georgia at the beginning of November, you should definitely check out Mule Day. It’s a fun and unique experience! Tony and I had a great time there yesterday afternoon. My favorite part was the mule costume contest, which starred two “Mule Dynasty” families. (I guess it’s time for
This weekend, I celebrated the German festival “Oktoberfest” for the first time. Our friends took us to a charming Bavarian-style village called Helen, which is nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia. We were hungry after the drive from Atlanta, so we decided to make our first stop at The Troll Tavern. There weren’t
I wanted to share these lines from “Song of the Open Road” by Walt Whitman. They remind me of the joys of traveling: the breathtaking sights, exhilarating pace, interesting people, and personal reflections that one encounters on the road. These lines also inspire me to reflect upon the overall meaning of life’s journey:
This week, the Tallahassee Democrat published my article about Jerrie Mock, the first woman to successfully pilot an aircraft around the world. To learn more about Mock and her historic flight, you can read an online version of the article here.
