Tagged with writing

Texas Hill Country

Texas Hill Country


As I type this Michael, my husband, is running in the USA 50 Mile Trail Championships in Rocksprings, Texas. He’s been in Texas since Thursday – enough time to get acclimated to the time zone and rested before he had to race today. He sent these photos of the course and some of the surrounding … Continue reading »

Great Coffee and Conversation

Great Coffee and Conversation


Yesterday I had a really inspiring morning with a great friend. Not only did we have really wonderful coffee and conversation, we also cooked up a few things  that will be fun in 2013. One thing I love is really delicious coffee at  my favorite local coffee shop. Something about yesterday just kicked my day … Continue reading »

[Photos] Beautiful Coast

[Photos] Beautiful Coast


After a year of heavy travel it’s nice to use some of the points you’ve racked up for a quick getaway. As a family we hadn’t been to the beach in over a year so we decided to drive a few hours east to the coast and see the ocean. It was our first time … Continue reading »

Christmas in Ethiopia

Christmas in Ethiopia


I must admit that of all the countries I have visited I love Ethiopia the most. When I was visiting in mid-December it was nice to see Christmas decorations in our hotel lobby even though outside the weather wasn’t typical for what I call a traditional, wintry Christmas. Nevertheless the decorations were nice to see. … Continue reading »

A Moment of Weekend Reflection

A Moment of Weekend Reflection


In June I traveled quite a bit – Disneyland, DC, Reviewer’s Retreat, Type-A Parent, and Rio. I didn’t realize how much I had traveled until my body and mind began to experience that “I’ve traveled way too much” ache I typically get in the summers and at the end of the year. The funny thing … Continue reading »


Sometimes I have to remind myself that I have done some amazing things as I writer. While I haven’t resolved to write my first book yet and have been busy reviewing products as a mom blogger I haven’t forgotten my first love and that’s writing. Way back in 2004 I remember the elation I felt for … Continue reading »