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April 3, 2015
Our Stars Came Out to Shine: Going Gypsy’s Release Party!
There are few words to describe our feelings about the outpouring of love and wonderfulness that was Going Gypsy‘s release party.
So, very unlike our wordy selves, we shall let pictures say the thousand words.
As if a thousand words could ever be enough… CONTINUE READING >>
March 29, 2015
Boston – Eat, Bike, & Beer Merry
Having already explored Boston’s historic Freedom Trail, we decided that on this visit to Boston we would seek to explore the tastes — and taps — that are beginning to make new history.Chase your GypsyNesters through the breweries, ball fields, big buildings and bistros of Boston!.. CONTINUE READING >>
March 24, 2015
The Long and the Shorts of It All
When women get to be “of a certain age” questions of appropriateness inevitably rear their ugly heads. I think I have squarely hit that certain age. With a vengeance.My questions of appropriateness have actually turned into a LIST of questions of appropriateness:
Should I stop wearing shorts?
What about sleeveless blouses?
Is my hair too long?
When should I stop dying it?
Should I do something about my wrinkles?… CONTINUE READING >>
March 22, 2015
On a Mission in San Antonio, Texas
There are two things we’ve known about San Antone since childhood. Davy Crockett fought at the Alamo there and Charley Pride wanted to know if anybody was goin’ there.
Seemed like we should learn more about Texas’ second-largest city, so we had our mission, should we decide to accept it.
And mission is the right word. San Antonio wouldn’t even exist if not for missions. The most famous being… CONTINUE READING >>
March 18, 2015
You’re Invited! Going Gypsy Release Party at the Book Lover’s Dream Location – Library Hotel!
Meet and mingle with your GypsyNesters, authors of Going Gypsy: One Couple’s Adventure from Empty Nest to No Nest at All at the New York City book lover’s dream location!
On the rooftop of the Library Hotel
March 15, 2015
A Dose of Dos Cancúns in Mexico
Just over forty years ago, there was nothing but jungle and sand along this isolated stretch of Caribbean shoreline. You may equate Cancun with beaches, relaxation, and high-rise resorts — and you’d be right — but there is another side of Cancun that we discovered.
Find out how we found the wonderful in each… CONTINUE READING >>
March 12, 2015
Top Ten Ways You Know Your Kid is Grown Up
10. You have Thanksgiving dinner at her home. You sneak the inedible parts to her dog.
9. He drops the F-bomb right in front of you. With no fear of an Ivory Soap sandwich.
8. You realize that you are sitting in the back seat. Of her car.
7. He cleans up after himself. While visiting your house!
6. She absentmindedly… CONTINUE READING >>
March 10, 2015
We Have Our First #GoingGypsy Winner!
Congrats to Phoebe G. of Goshen, Indiana!Phoebe says, “I can’t wait to live vicariously through you as I read of your adventures! I always need reminders (and inspiration) to not take life so seriously!”
But wait! Don’t despair if you didn’t win – we’re giving away another signed copy!
March 8, 2015
Paris Underground: Digging Beneath Her Surface
Paris has long been heralded as the home of chic, hip, cutting edge trends, and that notoriety as an avant-garde hotspot is mostly associated with the Left Bank.But sometimes you’ve gotta dig deep to find the fun — and weird — and creepy — beneath the surface… CONTINUE READING >>
March 5, 2015
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2015: These Photos Will Blow You Away
This annual gallery celebrating the “Every-Woman” from all over the world is something that we look forward to every year.
A tribute on International Women’s Day, each photo is a glimpse into the diverse lives of women globally – showing strength, courage, joy, love – the fabric of which life is made.
By celebrating our uniqueness, we find our common ground… CONTINUE TO THE PHOTO GALLERY
