When a Solo Trip starts off with a few best friends

Let’s Begin: Today July 28, 2022, marks the first day of my road trip across the West/Mid-West of the United States.  I’m stoked, haven’t...

Coastal Regions of Southern Thailand

Many tourists who visit Southern Thailand never venture beyond the resort town they visit. Many Thai beaches are outstanding, and well worth the visit....

Trip to Phayao, Chiang Kham, and Chiang Rai

Last week we made a trip east and north to the Golden Triangle area of Thailand, staying in the cities of Phayao, Chiang Kham,...

Key to Relaxation

Last week, we turned in or gave away almost all of our keys. I turned in the key to the office where I worked...

Good Help IS So Hard to Find

Today’s post is a revamp of a post I wrote in March 2010.  Hope you enjoy and, if you do, feel free to share...

Odds and Ends

I would love to tell you my days are spent beachside being served frozen cocktails by a toned and tanned cabana boy who looks...

Birthday Challenge

My 49th birthday is in three days, which means (big gulp) my 50th birthday is in 368 days.  This is not something I have been looking...

Nature Walk

During the winter, I tend to hibernate.  I stay indoors, my body temperature feels like it’s just above freezing and my metabolism rate definitely...

Don’t Make Me Go All Donald Trump on You!

Today I had to have a stern talk with an employee regarding her appearance and attitude.  Basically, the conversation was one-sided and the gist...

Curling…really?

The only athletic ability I possess (if you can call it that) is walking.  I am not talking about power walking or hiking, just...

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Sometimes the decision to end a relationship with your cell phone provider can be a lot like ending a relationship with a boyfriend.   My daughter...

Busted!

Our home was raided and is now patrolled by the Environmental Police or, as we like to call him, the E.P (aka Nicholas).  Nicholas joined his...

Friendship and A Movie

My friend, Anita, and I made plans to meet for lunch.  Earlier in the week, I received a Facebook message from her asking if I wanted...

Me and My Mantra

I decided to try meditation as I’ve read it is beneficial to your physical, emotional and spiritual health.  So, since I’m always tired (physical),...

Who You Calling A Cootie Queen

For the most part, I hate television commercials. I hate how there are so many of them in a row. I hate how they...

Bacon is good for me!

“I gotta tell ya something, bacon is good for me”. With these words, I fell in love with a little boy from the reality...