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The California Wildfires and A Family Update

January 15, 2025

The California Wildfires, a devastating natural disaster that has broken records, is where I begin this newsletter. I am literally going to skip over December and move right into January. January has been so emotional and catastrophic that I must honor it. Our December was full of incredible travel experiences and a lovely holiday season, …

Fall Travel to The End of the Earth – October News

November 6, 2024

Fall travel to the end of the Earth? That is kind of a dramatic statement, don’t you think? But seriously, that is exactly where we just returned from – the end of the Earth. We traveled with Collette on the Patagonia – Edge of the World Tour. Which was EPIC! We did so many things, …

A Swift September – Travel News & Fall Activities

October 8, 2024

September Travel News & More! In my last newsletter update, I wrote that August was a whirlwind of activity, and to be perfectly honest, September was no slower! Our September travel news found us in the pumpkin fields of Seattle, the mountains of the Rockies, and in the gardens of California. A wonderful month! Garden …

Late Summer Update – An Exhilarating August

September 3, 2024

August Adventures! Out of the gate, we started the month of August on a full run. The summer flew by this year! August was especially wonderful as our twin grandchildren celebrated their fourth birthday. Their Mom baked a three-tier “Funfetti” and chocolate cake topped with a ring of sprinkles (Josie’s favorite). They were joined by …

Mid-Summer Update: Garden Abundance, A Wine Weekend & More!

August 2, 2024

It’s the middle of summer and it is going by too fast! Do you feel that too? Here’s to a mid-summer check-in. How’s your summer going? Is it going by far too fast? The weather in the Pacific Northwest has been spectacular! We traveled to Southern California, and although it is always beautiful, it was HOT! …

Feels Like Summer! Local Fun & A Foodie’s Dream

June 14, 2024

Summer is almost here!! Summer is fast approaching, and I am looking forward to it. My birthday is June 16th, which always coincides with the Opening of Summer for me! It is the time of year for Dads and Grads and lots of family celebrations. This month is always so festive! We will be celebrating …

Spring Tulips, Fruit Turtles and More!

May 3, 2024

I write this newsy letter twice a month when I am not publishing a podcast episode on Travel Connections. Lots of adventures are happening outside of the podcast! Summer is BIG for me. We are doing some new things and headed to some new destinations this year and I look forward to taking you along. …

Orange County Fun Even With No Sun

April 19, 2024

Wow, we sure had a blast in Southern California this weekend. Craig traveled from Chicago, and I met him in Pasadena. I took Pilates with two very fit and inspiring ladies (87 and 84 years old)! When I asked my mom why she is so healthy at 84, she always said exercise. Her advice is …

Spring Travel News, Favorite Bits & Bites

April 5, 2024

Travel News for Spring

Spring is in full bloom in the Northwest. Blue skies, tulips popping up, and wild daffodils sprouting everywhere. It feels good!

I decided to write a short “newsy” letter to all of you, catching you up and keeping you in the loop. I don’t know about you, but social media can be exhausting and frustrating, and I never seem to see what I am looking for. Frankly, I am too busy to go searching, but I would love to learn about new things from inside my inbox and not have them disappear (like an Instagram Story) in 24 hours! So here we go!

A New Podcast Adventure! Come Listen to Travel Connections

September 9, 2021

A new podcast Adventure!

I am so thrilled to share some exciting news! On October 1st, I will formally launch my brand NEW podcast! It is called Travel Connections and I wanted to let you know first so you could subscribe and tell all of your friends it is coming your way! As of now, you can listen to the short Welcome Episode! So fun! More exciting episodes will publish every two weeks starting in October.