In the book of life, the best chapters are written while walking with friends. Unknown My dear friend Lisa and I took a walk on Saturday through her beautiful neighborhood, and enjoyed seeing the autumn colors.
Friendship Quote
Autumn Colors
I have one more post from our Europe trip to share, but this week I’m taking a break from that to show some of the stunning autumn scenes we’ve enjoyed around Oregon and beyond. Autumn is a glorious time of year with its vast array of vibrant and brilliant shades of red, yellow, gold and... Continue Reading →
In Honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. Native American Proverb Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden, Helsinki, Finland
Last week I wrote about the heatwave that hit much of Europe in June; click here to read that post. Thankfully for us, we flew back to Helsinki for our flight home several days before it released its relentless grip on much of France. We arrived in Helsinki to a comfortable 75F, (23.8C) and the... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
No matter where or why you travel, there’s always something wonderfully new to be found. Unknown A foggy morning in Trinidad, CA.
Lunch in Paris
Many of you may remember hearing about the intense heat wave that hit Paris, and other parts of Europe in June. Unfortunately, much of our stay in Paris was during the heat wave. We arrived on Wednesday, June 10, to a comfortable 64F (17C). Over the next week, the temperature gradually increased each day, and... Continue Reading →
Nature Quote
Every breeze in nature carries a message of calm. Unknown Northern California Coast
Notre-Dame de Paris
We hadn’t planned on visiting Notre-Dame de Paris during our recent stay in Paris, but after receiving a lunch invitation from a dear friend who works nearby, we knew we had to check out the newly renovated cathedral. Our friend’s office is just across the street from the famous cathedral, and our noon rendez-vous with... Continue Reading →
Inspirational Quote
Life is like a volcano; we can rise from the ashes and create beauty. Kristen Reed Lassen Volcanic National Park, California
