A girlfriend and I went to San Francisco for the Dream State EDM Concert in early March and decided to make it a 4-day mini vacation. The two-day concert started in the evening so we had the day to see a few places in the city.We stayed in a Holiday Inn that had a beautiful... Continue Reading →
March Memories: A Stunning Sunset On the Road
March had the most beautiful sunset I've seen for a while. This one was really blazing red-orange. It was hard to capture that, but it was truly amazing. Taken with iPhone 17. /// Listening to /// "Looking At a Picture" by Glass Tiger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfAFkqe8sYc&list=RDlfAFkqe8sYc&start_radio=1
Blossoms in Bloom and Deer Sighting on a Spring Walk
Taken with my iPhone 17. Edited in VSCO. Cropped in Photoshop.
First Orchid Bloom of 2026
This was taken with the Olympus E-PL8 Mirrorless. /// Listening to /// "Good Things Fall Apart" by Illenium and Jon Bellion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9Zjgb03FMQ&list=RDJ9Zjgb03FMQ&start_radio=1
A Scenic Weekend Getaway: Aspen and Snowmass Road Trip
Daily writing promptThink back on your most memorable road trip.View all responses In September 2022, my husband, family, a close friend, and I packed up for a weekend road trip to enjoy the changing seasons and some of Colorado's most iconic places. The highlight of our trip was the Snowmass Balloon Festival. Located just 7... Continue Reading →
My favorite writing companion and signature gift
Daily writing promptWhat snack would you eat right now?View all responses These Ghirardelli caramel milk chocolate bars are easily my favorite snack. I'd be eating it right now, but it's a little too early in the day. I usually have it for a post-lunch treat or to keep me going while I'm writing. It's also... Continue Reading →
Gareth Emery at The Church
The second day of the new year, Husband, myself, and a friend went to see Gareth Emery at The Church Nightclub. I still can't believe we saw THE Gareth Emery. It feels almost surreal. We were right up near his station. He played a couple of familiar songs and ended the night with "Concrete Angel"... Continue Reading →
Six Favorites of 2025
And just like that, the 2025 chapter is coming to an end. Before the clock strikes midnight, I'd like to share my six favorites from this year: 1. Book: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro I wasn't expecting to like this book as much as I did. You can read my book review >>... Continue Reading →
More Celebrity Reflection Cruise Photos
Here are some highlights from our trip. It's food heavy. On our way there, we had a layover in Charlotte, ND. With a few hours to kill before our fight to Ft. Lauderdale, we grabbed lunch at a place called Carolina Pitt BBQ (at the airport). We tried hush puppies for the first time. They... Continue Reading →
Cruise to Key West & Bimini
Husband and I took a cruise earlier this month to celebrate our birthdays. We went on the Celebrity Reflection, which is the largest of the Celebrity ships. Celebrity is owned by Royal Caribbean and is supposed to be a bit classier. We really enjoyed this short vacation, but it went by too fast. To get... Continue Reading →