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Tag Archives: adventure
How I Finally Published my Book
I published my book; now what? My life as a writer is here and there. It is not a consistent practice, unfortunately. I have, at last count, 12 projects in various states of completion, dating back to the early 80’s. … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, life, travel, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged adventure, author, Books, life, Publishing, Self-publishing, Success, travel, women, Writers, writing
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Jamaica
You went a little mad in Jamaica. When your friends dragged you to the beach party you saw him standing at the edge of the crowd, skin like melted chocolate, hair like snakes hanging down past his shoulders. Too gorgeous … Continue reading
On Love (or Happy New Year – in August!)
Note: while editing my memoir – or avoiding it – I was scrolling through blogs I’d written. I wrote this one on New Years and somehow neglected to post it. Better late than never, right! Happy New Year, friends! Love, … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, adventure, aging, alone, Bahamas, Disney, life, love, New Year, princess, sex, single, travel
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AN IMPROMPTU TRIP TO BELGRADE
I am often perceived by others as being braver than I really am. Yes, people know that I travel and explore new places. What they don’t know is that I am always afraid I’ve left something out, something behind, something … Continue reading
ODE TO THE MORTGAGE PROCESS (with apologies to Dr. Suess)
(author’s note: this poem was originally written when I bought a house in 2010 as a response to the loan approval process. I am finding that the sentiment still holds true today, as I go through this arduous process yet … Continue reading
The Writing Life
I haven’t felt this way in so long. I’m trembling. I’m dizzy. I’m ignoring my friends, not walking my pleading dog. My stomach is in knots .I forgot to eat all day. The hours have passed and I have not … Continue reading
Posted in life, love, writing
Tagged adventure, communication, determination, life, writing
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NaNoWriMo – Ready Set Go….
It’s like running a marathon but never finishing. I have attempted NaNoWriMo a few times, but I have never “won”. National Novel Writing Month means one sits down on November 1st with a blank screen or notebook and systematically proceeds … Continue reading
Riding Scooters in Vietnam: A Metaphor for Learning to Trust
My travels through Thailand, Laos, and now Vietnam have opened me up to more of the world. To new experiences, fresh beauty, wonderful new foods, and new fears as well. I have eaten crickets, laid my head on a … Continue reading
Posted in life, travel, Uncategorized
Tagged adventure, Asia, couchsurfing, fear, friendship, life, Mindfulness, scooters, tours, traffic, transition, travel, trust, Vietnam
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Bangkok for Beginners
As a woman traveling alone, my experience might be different than someone else’s. It is certainly different from the 22-year old backpack set. It’s also different from the couples traveling in tandem, whether 22 or 44 or 66…. You get the picture! … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, Bangkok, Buddhism, friendship, happy, life, solo, summer, temples, Thailand, travel
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THE CHICKEN ATTEMPTS TO FLY – AGAIN!
I walk around my house, a house I love. I have filled it with memories from my travels – in my room are 4 canvas photos (Costa Rica, Peru, Spain, Morocco). A camel bone mirror is on my wall, a … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, aging, celibacy, chicken, fear, home, indonesia, life, loneliness, single, travel
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Pre-Existing Condition 