We made a stop in Denver…at a marijuana shop. I had expressed interest in visiting a “pot shop” now that weed has been legalized, recreationally, in Colorado When I moved away, only medical marijuana was legal. But now, it’s a whole new ball game. So, as my friend, who shall remain nameless, drove me from…
Home. It’s where the heart is. There’s no place like it. For me, it’s been a confusing word over the past 4 1/2 years. I’ve written about not feeling at home in Cincinnati (where I currently live and where I am from) and feeling more at home out there in the world. I’ve talked…
Friday marked 5 months since my mom’s passing. Yesterday was her birthday. She would have been 83. As I wade my way through this year of firsts and through my grief I hear so many people’s advice in my head. “Take your time.” “Don’t let anyone tell you how to grieve.” “Grieve in your…
Solo female travel. Some women would never dream of taking a trip alone. Other women fantasize about it. And some of us do it – and revel in it! How many of you women have traveled alone – as in gone somewhere, overnight, not to visit family or friends, and had a true vacation…
A few weeks ago I posted a lengthy testimonial from a very satisfied travel client. It got me thinking about why I became a personal travel planner. Sure I love to travel myself. But, I have to admit, it gives me immense satisfaction to know that I’ve helped someone create memories that will last a…
I feel the need to follow up on yesterday’s post. You know, the one about religion and respect. I set out to write about my personal feelings, but I also realized as I was writing, that I was also standing up, to some degree for some of my fellow atheists, agnostics and “I’m not religious,…
