What do you think of when envisioning the color blue? Do you think of the ocean, sea, sky or perhaps a favorite item of clothing? Blue is connected with relaxation, peace and tranquility; however, it can also evoke feelings of melancholy, as in ‘singing the blues’. Thus our thoughts can vary significantly when thinking of,... Continue Reading →
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For those who can dream, there’s no such place as far away. Richard Bach Faro, Portugal 🇵🇹
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We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. Jawaharlal Nehru Aspen, CO
Typos, Mistakes and Autocorrect, Oh My!
Typos are inevitable; we’ve all seen them in articles published by major news corporations, in printed books, magazines, advertisements, social media and blog posts, you name it, they’re everywhere. And, we’ve all made them too. I did a little digging around and found some interesting information about why they’re so ubiquitous. Tom Stafford, a psychologist... Continue Reading →
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You must go on adventures to find out where you truly belong. Sue Fitzmaurice Glenwood Canyon, CO
A Milestone Birthday, and a WordPress Happy Hour Event
Milestone birthdays always seem to make us pause and reflect on our past achievements, experiences and life in general. We often think of our family, and the friends we’ve made along the way, and maybe even those we’ve crossed paths with who were less than friendly. No matter what we focus on, these occasions are... Continue Reading →
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Don’t listen to what they say. Go see. Chinese Proverb Kinkaku-ji, aka Golden Pavillon, Kyoto, Japan 🇯🇵
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If happiness is the goal - and it should be - then adventures should be the top priority. Richard Branson Kayaking off San Juan Island, Washington State
Walking Forest Park, Portland, OR
Forest Park, a 5,100 acre (2,064 hectare) park located in the West Hills of Portland, was the dream of landscape architects the Olmsted Brothers, back in 1903. However; it wasn’t until 1948 that the park was developed. You may recall that the Olmsted Brothers also designed Central Park in New York City. Forest Park stretches... Continue Reading →