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March 16, 2017
Tiffany’s In New York: A 10-year Old Fashionista’s Perspective on Fashion Week
How does a 10-year old fashionista score a trip to New York Fashion Week? Sometimes, it’s who you know! Her uncle is none other than Carey Reddick, II, Owner and Chief Designer of Above-Time, Inc, the San Diego-based accessories brand company. “My uncles know that I like fashion and surprised me with this trip. They … Continue reading Tiffany’s In New York: A 10-year Old Fashionista’s Perspective on Fashion Week
March 10, 2017
Wishing for More Time with Elderly Loved Ones
I recently led a discussion with my university students on the subject of aging and leisure and the physical and mental effects of aging on our bodies and on our society. When we age, of course our bodies naturally slow down. My students took a short, online assessment “How Long Will I Live?” and had to … Continue reading Wishing for More Time with Elderly Loved Ones
March 9, 2017
My Book Review of Have Bags, Will Travel
I am pleased to share my review of Have Bags, Will Travel, written by fellow blogger and author, D.G. Kaye. About the Author Canadian D.G. Kaye is a non-fiction writer of memoirs about life experiences, matters of the heart and women’s issues. She is the author of five books to date: Conflicted Hearts, Meno-What? A … Continue reading My Book Review of Have Bags, Will Travel
March 6, 2017
#WeekendCoffeeShare: It’s Moving!
Originally posted on Part-Time Monster:
If we were having coffee, I’d advise you to sit a little bit away so as not to catch any of my flu germs–because yes, unfortunately, the flu has finally made its way to our house. I’m a bit of a sneezy, coughy, runny-nosed mess right now, so perhaps it’s…
If we were having coffee, I’d advise you to sit a little bit away so as not to catch any of my flu germs–because yes, unfortunately, the flu has finally made its way to our house. I’m a bit of a sneezy, coughy, runny-nosed mess right now, so perhaps it’s…
March 3, 2017
The Road Taken: Desert Waves
This week’s photo challenge asks us to share a surprise on The Road Taken. Imagine my surprise when we saw ocean waves in the Mohave Desert on Hwy 395. Well, OK, not real waves, but clouds that look like waves. Have you ever seen anything like this before? We visited some windsurfer friends who live … Continue reading The Road Taken: Desert Waves
March 2, 2017
Ten Ways I Beat the Winter Blues
If you reside on planet Earth, you are aware of the storms and wild weather that have affected the U.S. and beyond. California has made the news, not for its famous 5-year drought, but for the record rain and mountain snowfall the entire state has experienced all winter. The rain and foul weather is a … Continue reading Ten Ways I Beat the Winter Blues
February 28, 2017
Blog Of The Day: Introducing Terri Webster Schrandt of Second Wind Leisure
Originally posted on Elena Peters:
I have the pleasure of introducing to you today one of my favourite bloggers. Terri Webster Schrandt is a leisure educator, self-published author, blogger, and retired recreation and parks practitioner living in Northern California. Her blog, Second Wind Leisure Perspectives is about living a leisure lifestyle plus so much more! ?…
I have the pleasure of introducing to you today one of my favourite bloggers. Terri Webster Schrandt is a leisure educator, self-published author, blogger, and retired recreation and parks practitioner living in Northern California. Her blog, Second Wind Leisure Perspectives is about living a leisure lifestyle plus so much more! ?…
February 27, 2017
The Ugly Side Of Blogging No One Talks About
Originally posted on Elena Peters:
Scroll through my feed on Pinterest and you would think that tons of bloggers are rolling in money, free travel and products. Scroll through my feed on Instagram and you would think that most bloggers have fabulous lives, perfect homes and families, and look amazing ALL THE TIME. Scroll through…
Scroll through my feed on Pinterest and you would think that tons of bloggers are rolling in money, free travel and products. Scroll through my feed on Instagram and you would think that most bloggers have fabulous lives, perfect homes and families, and look amazing ALL THE TIME. Scroll through…
February 24, 2017
Wedding Anniversary and Wind: A Good Match
What does a married couple do on their 3rd wedding anniversary? Well, windsurf, of course! When we first started dating in 2009 I asked him to teach me how to windsurf. We were both aged 49 when he found me and I found windsurfing! This photo was taken by a friend (on MY phone) on … Continue reading Wedding Anniversary and Wind: A Good Match
February 23, 2017
Macro Moments Challenge–Week 32: Clovers
I’m excited to submit this macro photo of these clovers for Musin’ with Susan’s Macro Moments Challenge. This photo was taken with my Samsung Galaxy S5 phone. I cropped, added contrast and HDR, framed, and watermarked with PicMonkey premium. Wild clovers grow in my backyard. Right now, due to all the rain, my backyard is mostly … Continue reading Macro Moments Challenge–Week 32: Clovers
