Since the last time I wrote this post, the world fell apart. I haven't had the drive to keep up with this blog lately but I'm doing my best to get back on track. 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 … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: April 2020
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How to Cope in a Quarantine
Right now, I was supposed to be driving up to North Georgia to spend two weeks in a cabin working on my next book. I'd applied for a writer's residency months ago and just barely secured a spot. But as you know, then the world fell apart. Everything I had planned for the next three months has … [Read more...] about How to Cope in a Quarantine
Behind the Curtain: March 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 … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: March 2020
What I Read in 2019
It's safe to say that I did not complete my goal of reading 35 books this year. I clocked in at about 15. The only time I really devoted to reading was while traveling through South Africa on those long bus rides. But upon returning home, I got back into the habit of working late into the night. I … [Read more...] about What I Read in 2019
The Last-Minute Shopper’s Gift Guide for Travelers
Believe it or not, I've actually done all of my shopping for the holidays. But in years past, it's been a very last-minute affair. If you, like me, are looking for gifts for the traveler in your life, I have some suggestions. Books Travel books are a great gift for this time of year so … [Read more...] about The Last-Minute Shopper’s Gift Guide for Travelers