Speaking of perfect plans, we had another day that required a pivot, and this time we pivoted HARD! Our plans for the day? A visit to Hampton Court Palace, the home of Henry the Eighth and his Six Wives. But let me backtrack just a little first. A couple days ago at Kew Gardens … Continue reading The Art of Wandering Well. Trading Henry the Eighth for Ted Lasso
The Art of Wandering Well: Scones vs Sunflowers
We were super bummed to learn that our great British Baking Show Class was canceled. I was looking forward to baking in the tents - or rather, I looked forward to watching Scott work his magic while I played sous chef. But… we did a quick pivot and went to the National Gallery, and the … Continue reading The Art of Wandering Well: Scones vs Sunflowers
The Art of Wandering Well: Kew? Queue?
Over breakfast we spied a runner, which prompted a change in plans. Kew Gardens were on our agenda today, but we decided it would be worth it to watch some of the London Marathon. After a decadent pastry breakfast (with really good, really strong coffee) we wandered off to find the last leg of the … Continue reading The Art of Wandering Well: Kew? Queue?
The Art of Wandering Well: On the Go in SOHO
From the moment we landed in UK the entire process was surreal - completly contactless. Passport control. Customs. Train. Hotel. Not a single human interaction required. And it was smoooth. No problems, follow the directions on the screen and it was seamless - except perhaps overpaying for a train ticket. We exited the train station … Continue reading The Art of Wandering Well: On the Go in SOHO
The Art of Wandering Well: ‘Lache Walk, ‘Cache Talk.
Photo by Boys in Bristol Photography on Pexels.com I didn't really realize it was a thing until I saw a cute video about it the other day. I recognized it immediately, though - Scott and I have done it our entire married lives, and it turns out most couples do as well. It is "the … Continue reading The Art of Wandering Well: ‘Lache Walk, ‘Cache Talk.
Legacy and Magic
I am the first to admit that I do not necessarily understand the finer points of the game of football, but I do get enough of the rules to recognize a stunning play like the 95-yard kickoff return touchdown by Rasheed Shaheed, the one that triggered the seismograph in Seattle last night: the “Shaheed Shockwave.” … Continue reading Legacy and Magic
Marie Kondo Vs. Spaghetti Santa
It feels like a cliché to say Christmas was simpler when I was a kid in the 1960s, but it really was. My family put up a single string of lights along the eaves, maybe another above the garage. One Christmas, my mom put up a string of green lights on the front of the … Continue reading Marie Kondo Vs. Spaghetti Santa
Busy morning, busy day.
It took me till noon to realize what was happening. I was on my fifth or sixth phone call, twenty-fifth text message, and my tenth email; between that, there was some pinteresting and googling. When I took a break because my little dog asked me to take her for a walk, I realized it was … Continue reading Busy morning, busy day.
Hello 2025 – Attention=Energy
Photo by Sami Tu00dcRK on Pexels.com Recently, I saw this quote: “Where your attention goes, your energy flows.” (Tony Robbins). It really grabbed me! I decided to use this to frame my New Year's Resolutions. (Call them what you will, Goals. Plans. Grand "To-Do" lists). The first is easy: My family. So what does that … Continue reading Hello 2025 – Attention=Energy
Adventures in Puppydom
Maybe ten years ago a new-to-me woman named Nan joined a campfire birthday party for a good friend of mine. I didn't know her, but it turns out she was a long-time Ketchikanite who was back in town for the summer. She sure proved to be a lot of fun! AND she had a little dog that looked … Continue reading Adventures in Puppydom
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