Veronica James's Blog, page 156
May 21, 2015
How to Make Your Mother-in-law Love You Forever
I have known my mother-in-law since I was eighteen-years old.
Now, as a wise woman with over half a century behind me, I can reflect back on our relationship and see things with the clarity and compassion of 20/20 hindsight.
Yeah, right. I haven’t seen anything 20/20 in decades.
We’ve had our ups and downs, like any… CONTINUE READING >>
May 20, 2015
Hey Nashville – We’re Headed Your Way!
Join us at the Going Gypsy Book Party – Nashville!
Meet us at the famous BookManBookWoman bookstore on June 6th!
Click here for more info!!
Join us at Going Gypsy Book Party in Nashville!
Hey Nashville – we’re headed your way!
Meet us at the famous BookManBookWoman bookstore on June 6th!
Click here for more info and to RSVP!
May 19, 2015
David Interviews Director Bill Pohlad of “Love & Mercy” – Beach Boys New Biopic
This amazing movie delves deeply into the troubled life of Brian Wilson, the creative genius behind The Beach Boys, from a compassionate and compelling point of view – a must see.David sits down after the screening with the film’s director and producer, Bill Pohlad (12 Years a Slave, Wild), to chat a bit about the extent of Brian Wilson’s involvement… CONTINUE READING >>
May 18, 2015
3 Money Mistakes Empty Nesters Make – and One of Them is OURS!
Check us out talking about a BIG lesson learned in U.S. News & World Report!
When your kids leave home, you may worry about how they’re going to handle their money. But don’t forget to worry about yourself, too… SEE FULL ARTICLE >>
And that’s not all! See more Going Gypsy News!
May 17, 2015
Seeing Red in Rothenberg, Germany’s Best Preserved Medieval Town
It’s not every day that we get to spend securely tucked away within the impenetrable ramparts of a fortified enclave, but Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Germany was just such a place.The town truly is one big fortress, protected by a city wall all the way around it that has remained intact for centuries… CONTINUE READING >>
May 14, 2015
So I Broke Down and Tried Botox (please don’t judge me!)
I’m a squinter. Always have been. My Grandma used to caution me, “Quit doing that – your face will freeze that way!”In my twenties, David would affectionately tease me about my “worry line.” He would always know when something was amiss, all he had to do was look between my eyes.
Fast forward thirty (or so) years and, still, I squint on. The squinting’s worst when I’m writing – I don’t even realized I’m doing it.
And Grandma was right, my face… CONTINUE READING >>
May 10, 2015
Hangin’ with FDR and Eleanor at Hyde Park
Sometimes in our travels we come upon connections across history — and miles — in coincidental and unpredictable ways.Come along with us as we explore the Presidential Library and Museum (and yes, we found the weird stuff!), peek into the houses that the Roosevelts lived in — together and apart — and have the privilege to visit with a friend of Eleanor’s (seriously)… CONTINUE READING >>
May 9, 2015
Yes! We’re Featured in AARP’s Life Reimagined!
From Empty Nest to No Nest
Veronica and David James were living on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands when the last of their three kids flew off to college. Some of us might have opted to stay in that tropical paradise, but the Jameses knew they needed a change… SEE THE FULL STORY
And that’s not all! See more Going Gypsy News!
Yes! We’re Featured in AARP’s Life Reimagined!
From Empty Nest to No Nest
Veronica and David James were living on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands when the last of their three kids flew off to college. Some of us might have opted to stay in that tropical paradise, but the Jameses knew they needed a change… SEE THE FULL STORY
