I love traveling with my husband, but sometimes I need something different. Travel with my women friends feeds a different aspect of my soul. Friday, I drove to Sawyer, Michigan, where three of my friends and I spent a night drinking wine, talking, and creating soul collages. As much as I love Steven, I …
Author: Susan
Susan AKA Sue, AKA Aunt Susie: I am a former journalist and teacher at semi-loose ends who is still trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up. I am restless and determined. I love a challenge.
Things I like: photography, yoga, mountains, a great book, exploring, music.
Things I am not so keen on: standing still, gray days, coconut
Back to Planning
When we talked last time, which was some time ago (oops!), about our desire to go to Southeast Asia. Steven and I talked in circles for a month or so because of all the other upheaval in our lives (trying to sell a house, deciding where to move, trying to develop a freelance writing career) …
Dreaming Again
It seems as though we will be stuck in Chicago for another winter. Not our first choice, to be sure, but given that our desire to move is simply a desire and not a necessity, not the end of the world either. However, since I am now a full-time freelancer and Steven's job is somewhat …
Next Stop: Somewhere Near Baltimore
We didn't take a big trip this summer for many life reasons. Don't you hate it when reality gets in the way of travel? We're dreaming of Vietnam and Cambodia, but our next jaunt is to the Baltimore area to see Steven's son and daughter-in-law (and my stepson and stepdaughter-in-law). While we're there, we're going …
St. George Overview
We arrived in St. George on Sunday. Hmmm, that's a problem. Maybe five percent of restaurants (of which there isn't a great selection) are open. We did find a good sandwich shop, Even Steven's, a chain which we later found out just went bankrupt. Bummer. The sandwiches were good and it had a hipstery vibe. …
Graduation Trip #2: The Early Stages
Yesterday was the first day of my niece's senior year of high school, so we are definitely overdue for planning her graduation trip. There's something amazingly special about traveling with my niece and nephew. You may remember my trip to London with my nephew for his graduation. It was fabulous, and not just because the …
The Utah Desert in August
Yes, we are going to the desert ... in August. Why? Good question. Here's the thing: Whenever I go on vacation, I think, "I could live here. It's so relaxing, beautiful, exciting, peaceful, happening, etc." You can fill in whatever adjective floats your boat. Then I think, "But of course it's great. There's no dog …
Vegas Is Not My Thing
OK, we're planning our trip to St. George and you probably know that flying there means flying to Vegas. We're thinking we'll travel Saturday evening and spend the night in Tinseltown. We aren't gamblers, but I thought maybe a show? The first event I noticed was Psycho Las Vegas. Hmmm, had potential until I read …
Wrapping Up the Northwest
Yes, I know it's late, but I've been traveling life's journey these past few weeks. In that vein, before I get started, check out my new website, especially if you like my writing: Shor Success. So that's what I've been doing instead of wrapping up the trip. Here are my odds and ends, bits and …
Port Townsend Wrap-up
I am home and it is 90 degrees. We were slightly delayed on the way in because of thunderstorms in Chicago, but the pilot did a great job despite the wind. What a climate shock I had when we landed since our last day in Port Townsend was about 60 degrees and misty, rainy, or …
Doing It On The Road 