HOLD YOUR FRIENDS TIGHTLY.

In these tumultuous times, I have thought of friends I’ve been lucky enough to stay connected with over the years. Some are really close while others are fleeting, seeing just occasionally. Friendship can be so difficult to define and often elusive. Anais Nin once wrote, “Each friend…

HOLD ON TO YOUR FAMILY TIGHTLY…THE PRESENT & THE PAST

We all have good intentions but sometimes important things get pushed aside,…at least for a while. We get busy with work. We prioritize what needs to be done. We often rationalize why we do what we do but being in self-quarantine these past few weeks has allowed…

WHAT ARE YOU READING?

I don’t know what you are presently reading but this may be a good time for a little escapism. I want to be informed but maybe it is ok to keep off the CDC website and the WHO website for a spell. At least NOT 4 times a…

WONDERFULLY EXOTIC FLOWERS & PLANTS AT THE HAWAII TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN PART 2

I want to share one of my very favorite places to experience nature’s exquisite beauty,…the “Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden.” The Big Island is one of Hawaii’s most diverse islands and a fascinating place to visit. We visited the gardens last September and…

BEAUTIFUL & HISTORIC HOTEL ON THE ISLAND OF GUERNSEY. IT WAS OCCUPIED BY THE NAZIS DURING WWII.

I’ve always been fascinated by hotels with an interesting story and historic past. On our last trip to the Isle of Guernsey, we chose to stay at the “Old Government House, or affectionately called, “OGH”, by locals. It’s right in St. Peter Port…

THE MAGICAL ISLE OF GUERNSEY, A VERY SPECIAL PLACE, CLOSE TO MY HEART.

After a wonderful couple of weeks in the Andalucia region of Spain, we traveled to the Island of Guernsey to visit relatives. Our long day began in Marbella Spain with transport to the Malaga airport. We flew to Gatwick Airport in London and then after a long layover flew by…

VALENTINE’S DAY LOVE NOTES

As you can see I’m in a big Valentine’s Day mood to spread some LOVE around! I really try to be this way the year-round but can’t say I’m always successful. Join me as I deliver some personal Valentine’s…

FABULOUS MARBELLA. A TREASURE ON THE COSTA DEL SOL.

Marla enjoys dinner and sunset from the terrace of our apartment rental in Marbella. We walked literally non-stop for 3 days touring beautiful Granada so we were ready for some much-needed R & R and beach downtime. Marbella is a jewel on Spain’s Costa del Sol…

BIRTHDAY REFLECTIONS, HAPPY MUSINGS, AND FUTURE ADVENTURES. THE BEST GIFTS OF ALL.

On my birthday I have been pondering,…and taking a mental perambulation through shards of memory of people I love, and places I’ve been while on this amazing quest. How did I get to this place? What were the propellants which helped me on this path? Was…

GRANADA, An Andalucian Treasure. A must on your travel bucket list!

Granada is an Andalucian treasure and enraptures you in ways that are difficult to describe. My last post on Granada was about the fantastic Alhambra Palace. Come along as we continue our explorations of this fabulous city. Anthony Bourdain once said: “Ah, the storybook kingdom of Granada. One of…