Wordless Wednesday–The Traveler’s Return

I woke at 3 this morning, but then went back to sleep, opening my eyes again at 6:29. This is sleeping-in for me, and it means that my system is once again on Pacific Daylight…

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Another Quick Hello from Rome

Just enough to upload a photo or two and write a few words before breakfast knocks on the door, all warm croissants and strong dark coffee and thick white linen wrapping…. Last night, walking home…

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Leaving Bordeaux, Assessing Travel Wardrobe

Last day here, which means that everything we’ve been wearing for the last month has somehow to squeeze back into our carry-ons. The Eagle Creek packing cubes we bought for this trip, at Sue’s recommendation,…

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Five Things Friday

1. Thank-you cards from 6-year olds are the best! Pulling from the mailbox an envelope addressed in Going-into-Grade-2 printing lifts the corners of my mouth instantly. Knowing that I raised a daughter who sends thank-you…

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What I Wore (Wrinkles Included, and I don’t mean the linen!)

Even though I’m home at my regular computer and have a relatively light schedule today, I’m going to stick to my commitment to at least one “Short and Sweet” post per week as a way…

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