LOOKING BACK AT A 20-YEAR-OLD JOURNAL OF MY FIRST BICYCLE TRIP DURING THE TOUR DE FRANCE….MEMORIES BY A RACING FAN.

I found a journal from my very first trip during the iconic Tour de France. I was on a cycling tour with my son-in-law Stan in 2002. We were excited to wave the flag in support of our cycling hero, Lance Armstrong. Little did we know about all…

THE 109TH TOUR DE FRANCE IS TAKING PLACE AND I’M THINKING OF…MY MOM

The 109th running of Tour de France has begun and it is as exciting as ever! Watch it on Peacock and NBC on certain days. This amazingly epic race covers 2000+ miles in 23 days. As I watch the broadcast and listen to Phil Liggett broadcast his 50th TDF I…

HEAVY TURBULENCE…FINDING JOY IN THESE UNSETTLING TIMES

The past two weeks have been very unsettling for so many people. The Supreme Court struck down “Roe”, threatening other “Rights”! In my view the five far-right justices on the court are intent on rolling back rights many felt were secure. The dissenting justices wrote…

RELISHING EVERY MINUTE…A BRIEF TRIP TO THE EAST BAY WITH OUR GOOD FRIEND LEA.

Marla wanted a good base in the East Bay to make it easy to see friends she missed seeing last year due to her heart failure. I rented a fabulous AIRBNB in Walnut Creek which we were very lucky to find availability! There were two bedrooms, so our friend Lea…

WHEN MARLA’S DOCTOR SAID IT WAS “OK TO TRAVEL AGAIN” WE, OF COURSE…BOOKED A FEW TRIPS. THIS WAS A WONDERFUL TRIP TO SAN FRANCISCO TO SEE FAMILY AND FRIENDS WE HAVE MISSED.

Our lives are novels still being written, filled with dramatic passages of strength, frailties…and love. The story contains joy and jubilation along with potholes and detours. Marla has had her share of recent potholes with a 6-night emergency hospital in Santa Rosa last August and 6-and…

FAVORITE BEACHES IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE

I love a wonderful beach with warm soft sand and many in the “Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur” are just fabulous! Marla and I have been visiting France for many years enjoying the culture, ambiance, the people, cuisine and wines…and of course fun in the…

GUO PEI at the LEGION OF HONOR…CHINA’S PREMIER COUTURIER

When I first mentioned to our good friend Lea that we were coming to San Francisco she said we must get tickets for the Guo Pei exhibit at the Legion of Honor! Marla and I spent most of our working career in decorative textiles, so we love museum fashion exhibits…

I LOVE FARMERS MARKETS!

One of my favorite weekend pastimes is going to farmers markets. We have a number of good farmers markets, but Denver’s South Pearl Street Sunday market is a great one! Marla has been feeling stronger, so she loves to go now. As a bonus, Logan came along as…

HIDDEN BALI…EXPLORING THE SPIRITUAL PATH

Bali is often called the “Island of the Gods” and is on many wish lists for travel. Getting off the plane at the Ngurah Rai airport can be a little disconcerting as the adjacent areas are so commercialized and chaotic with traffic. Don’t be upset as…

LOGAN’S LAST HIGH SCHOOL PROM

I can’t believe this is Logan’s last High School prom. In reality I can’t wrap my head around the idea he will be off to the University of Southern California in the fall! Lisa and Ray invited a few of Logan’s friends…