One of my writing goals for 2020 was to finish writing a memoir I started years ago about my time in Australia. I put a good dent in it at the beginning of the pandemic, but once life returned somewhat to normal, I put it back down. In September of last year, I started researching writers' … [Read more...] about On Taking a Break to Write
Behind the Curtain: November 2020
I’ve come to look forward to these monthly posts about what I’m into beyond travel because there’s so much more to my life than where I go, despite the fact that it’s something I love. It’s funny how many people respond with their obsessions or agree with mine! As with last month, I’m sharing the … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: November 2020
Behind the Curtain: October 2020
I’ve come to look forward to these monthly posts about what I’m into beyond travel because there’s so much more to my life than where I go, despite the fact that it’s something I love. It’s funny how many people respond with their obsessions or agree with mine! As with last month, I’m sharing the … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: October 2020
Limiting Plastics and Packaging at Home
With all that is going on in the world, it's more important than ever to be mindful of how you use plastics and other packaging. Being stuck at home instead of traveling has given me time to consider the waste I produce and how to minimize it. I've talked about easy ways to help the environment … [Read more...] about Limiting Plastics and Packaging at Home
35 Podcasts to Download During the Pandemic
As I may have mentioned in a previous post about how to stay sane during the pandemic, I am an avid listener of podcasts. I play them constantly, while doing laundry or working on articles and going on walks. My tastes in podcasts are varied, with a heavy dose of true crime, so I wanted to share … [Read more...] about 35 Podcasts to Download During the Pandemic