• Oregon Day 2: Yoga, Hike, Yoga, Write!

    Thursday, June 11, 2015 Permalink 0

    The yoga retreat started with a vigorous class at 7am.  It was chilly so we opted for indoors.  (SIDENOTE:  the weather is unexpected for me.  Apparently, Central Oregon is a desert.  It’s a sunny, 80s-90s, gentle breeze during the day.  Then, it’s chilly in the morning and after sundown.  I expected more of a rainy and ...

  • Oregon Day 1: I’m retreating

    Wednesday, June 10, 2015 Permalink 0

    My first day of vacation started at before-the-crack-of dawn.  My adventure from O’Hare to Seattle to Redmond, Oregon launched at 6:15am.  So, I got up at 4am.  Yowza, that’s early!   It’s definitely easier to get up in wee hours for pleasure than business.  But 4am is 4am.  Aside from some TSA antics that made it ...

  • Oregon, I’m coming for you!

    Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Permalink 0

    I’m back...kind of.  Keeping to my 2015 resolution to travel to one new state and one new country, I’m getting the domestic trip off the checklist.  I’m headed to Oregon for a three part adventure:  retreat, reunion, road trip.  First, I’ll be at Sunriver Resort for a five day yoga retreat. Although I’ve been practicing yoga for ...

  • I’ve become a beach slug!

    Monday, December 29, 2014 Permalink 0

    Balance is important to me.  I juggle my jobs, my writing and my working out.  I’m always trying to get everything in.  I have a weekly To-Do list.  And I enjoy scratching off each play review, treadmill stint, and even the most mundane of tasks.  ‘Pick up toilet paper.‘ Scratch!  I find satisfaction in the ...

  • Review “Pirates Voyage” (Myrtle Beach): Aye Aye!

    Saturday, December 27, 2014 Permalink 0

    Myrtle Beach, in conjunction with Jenny Hamel, presents PIRATES VOYAGE. When driving into Myrtle Beach, two specific signs will make you go ‘huh?‘  Hardees boasting a bologna-Velveeta-egg biscuit. And the billboards promoting a Pirates Voyage with live nativity. Both sound like odd, distasteful combos.  Although the Hardees’ announcement can be disregarded, 100+ Pirates’ billboards and a ...

  • The long train home

    Monday, December 22, 2014 Permalink 0

    I rode the Amtrak train from Chicago to Elkhart last night.  This experience was lackluster compared to my Thanksgiving enchantment on the rails.  First, Union Station was bustling with locals traveling to holiday destinations and dejected Chicago Bear fans returning to the ‘burbs.  I avoided the over-crowded food court knowing that there was a dining ...

  • Dallas – Day 3: Katy Does Dallas!

    Tuesday, October 14, 2014 Permalink 0

    On Monday, Rosie had her interview with Camp Bow Wow.  I’m happy to report she was accepted and flourished on her first day.  She didn’t have to to resign herself to a ‘safety’ doggy daycare.  She got in on her dream pick.  She and her dad are elated! With Rosie pursuing scholastic excellence, Rich and I ...