Some people use the word "Honeymoon" for this trip and that's cool. But the truth is, this was more of a family trip. I didn't worry over what to call this trip at all. Because I saw and experienced things that took my breath away and made it hard to find words for anything. This… Continue reading Taiwan and Japan 2023: The Highlight Reel
Treats and Beauty
No filter! These leaves REALLY are this red! I know all about having a sweet tooth, and cravings. Here were our options for trick-or-treaters: candy, or a Pokemon Boo-ster pack: Adults get treats in our household, too: Safe to say, I think about sweets a lot. I guess it doesn't help that this song is… Continue reading Treats and Beauty
Embracing Scorpio Season
Trinity Church Cemetery, Swedesboro NJ I've been stitching this wasp; since the dead heat months of summer I've been thinking about wasps, hornets, stingers, venom, vengeance, and more. Something about the Scorpion season helps me dig deeper into this: Also thinking about the Queen of Swords from the tarot deck: We are hitting peak leaf… Continue reading Embracing Scorpio Season
Early Autumn Colors of Pennsylvania
As seen from the Amtrak I was on the road again this week and had to travel light. I did the thing that always makes me feel like Cheryl Strayed in Wild: I finished reading a book and mailed it home to myself, to save room in my suitcase. (People Collide by Isle McElroy was… Continue reading Early Autumn Colors of Pennsylvania
Five places I have been this week
Phew! I have a three-day weekend ahead (Monday off for Indigenous Peoples Day) and my plan is to rest, stay home, read books ... take a break from spending money. ^ This image made me laugh -- it's a pretty big deal that I flew across the country last week. I like to explore, but… Continue reading Five places I have been this week