2016 – A Pretty Good Year
When 2016 started with the death of David Bowie, many of us were in shock. By the time Prince died in April, lots more celebrities had died and we were becoming aware of an awful trend that had many of …
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This Community – MY Community
When I first arrive at the Hotel Rex for Weekday Wanderlust, an evening of wine and booze and writers extolling their amazing adventures around the world, I am unenthusiastic. I’ve been anxious for the last two days: I have offended …
And Then She Came to a Screeching Halt
All the anticipation and sleepless nights of the weeks leading up to this one, came crashing down on me on a dark, rainy day, fueled by a Mexican chocolate ice cream sandwich induced sugar coma. By 2pm, sleep was the …
Road to Travelwriter – Hummingbirds, Pig Bodies & Bolognese
The air was fresh, a little damp, hinted at warmth as the sun began to peek out from behind the clouds that just hours before had delivered the steady rain that became my lullaby. A short walk later, I was …
Road to Travelwriter – Discomfort and Mexican Chocolate
Going to San Francisco for six weeks to attend Don George’s Travel Writing Intensive workshop, while still paying rent in Maryland seemed, at first, a somewhat foolhardy idea. Don and I brainstormed alternatives but came up empty and, as with …
Road to Travelwriter Day 1 – Head North to Michigan
Day 1 – Sunday, pack up self, pack up kitty, jam it all in car, head North to Michigan I have slept better than I usually do the night before a trip. Still, my usual morning routine of snoozing …