Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
I’m taking a break from my Paris by the Numbers series this week to share a Valentine’s Day tradition my daughter and I have enjoyed for many years. Like many parents, I began giving my daughter a gift on Valentine's Day when she was a young child. For the first gift, I found a pretty... Continue Reading →
It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving. Mother Theresa Christmas in Mukilteo, WA. Original art by theTravelsketcher
Our last few weeks in the US were so lovely, with even more time with friends and family; click here to read my Home for the Holidays post. We enjoyed our family Christmas Eve tradition of watching Polar Express and opening gifts with our daughter and son-in-law. They prepared an amazingly delicious meal of braised... Continue Reading →
Today is Thanksgiving Day in the USA, a national holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November to express gratitude for all we have. It is traditional to prepare a turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, multiple vegetable dishes, and there should always be pumpkin pie for dessert. Americans will consume 46 million... Continue Reading →
It’s hard to believe that 2022 is coming to an end and the holidays are upon us once again. Since snow and Christmas seem to go hand in hand (at least for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere), I’m sharing photos today of snow and Christmases past. Sunriver, OR We’ve enjoyed many snowy Christmases... Continue Reading →
In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’m sharing a little story about the gifts I have given my daughter over the years on this special day. Like many parents, I began giving my daughter a gift on Valentine's Day when she was a young child. For the first gift, I found a cute gift bag with... Continue Reading →
Hood River, OR is quite a trendy place these days. It is considered one of the top kiteboarding destinations in the world, and the river is packed with kiting pros from all over the globe. This quaint town located in the Columbia River Gorge (considered one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon), about 60 miles... Continue Reading →
We will have a quiet Christmas this year without any of the parties, festivities and family gatherings that are a traditional part of the holiday season. Yes, there will be some Zoom calls and a KAST event with our daughter and son-in-law, but nothing like the festivities of years past. It is sad and a... Continue Reading →
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