I took Friday off (so I only worked in the morning) and we set off for a wander around Beantown. My brother was kind enough to lend us his car, which at the time he did not realize he was doing. Short version of the story: I asked for the keys—he thought I wanted the …
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New York—My Kind of Town
It is Monday late afternoon—and if you are from the company I work for—it is after 5 p.m. I am sure. We arrived in New York on Saturday morning after another early morning flight. Every time we book a flight at 7 a.m., I think it will be fine. Just get up early one day …
Working in the Sunshine
I woke up today to see snow on the ground; true, was only a light dusting, but I am reminded once again, that I live in Chicago in the winter (my feeling are summed up by this song). On the bright side, tomorrow will be mid-40s and more importantly, I have started the countdown to …
I Figure We Can See All of Alaska in 10 Days….
I know that I have not been writing very much recently. I have been distracted by work and somewhat depressed by the thought of spending another winter in Chicago. One part of my trip to Florida to surprise my mother that I did not mention was that during the time down there she announced that …
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Happy Birthday
It is my mother's 82nd birthday next week. Ever since she turned 80, we (my brother, sister and I) have been working extra hard to give her special birthdays. This year, we decided that it would be good fun for all of us to pay her a surprise visit in Florida, where she lives …
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) …
Cars, Cars, Cars
Today's post is a homage to my nephew Michael and his severely damaged Subaru—Charles. Michael, this too shall pass, and I hope Charles gets a new engine and is back on the road soon. I love to drive. The joy of the open road, especially in a convertible is one of my favorite feelings. My …
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 …
Final Destination: Port Townsend
The only slight hitch we had on the trip was a low tire warning, so when we got up and got going, we headed to a gas station. No problem except that, of course, the guy who pumps gas (you aren't allowed to pump your own in Oregon) thought I was some stupid woman and …
Days 3 and 4: Oregon Coast
We made it to Oregon on Thursday. I always forget that even though San Francisco is Northern California, it is the beginning of the top third of the state. It takes a while to get all the way to Oregon, but we made it. We started the day at Big Lagoon beach in California (but …
Doing It On The Road 