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Falling For The Majestic Niagara Falls

August 10, 2019

This seems to be the summer for checking things off my bucket list.  Maybe it’s because I’m nearing one of those milestone ages.  Maybe it’s because I’m an empty nester and have the time to travel.  Whatever it is, my husband and I are enjoying doing the things we said we would do one day. … More Falling For The Majestic Niagara Falls

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How To Live A Simple Life Without Becoming Amish

June 1, 2019

Do you crave a simpler life? We got a taste of that when we were in the Amish country of Pennsylvania and the mountains of North Carolina. You don’t have to move or join a different group to enjoy a simpler life. There are changes you can make right where you are. … More How To Live A Simple Life Without Becoming Amish

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It’s Time To Do The Things We Should Do One Day

May 18, 2019

Now that our nest is truly empty, it’s time to start doing those things we said we should do “one day”. … More It’s Time To Do The Things We Should Do One Day

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Impressions of Jerusalem: Via Dolorosa to Golgotha

April 13, 2019

This is the next to the last stop on my Impressions of Jerusalem series which covers the events of Good Friday. Be sure to catch my blog next week for the rest of the story. … More Impressions of Jerusalem: Via Dolorosa to Golgotha

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Impressions of Jerusalem: Mount of Olives to Temple Mount

March 23, 2019

So many of the sites we visited in Israel were tied to the final days in the life of Christ. In these of Lent as we approach Easter, I wanted to share my experiences and photos. I hope you enjoy them. … More Impressions of Jerusalem: Mount of Olives to Temple Mount

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Is Your Name On The Column?

January 12, 2019

Sometimes your expectations of a place are not accurate. Places you think will be emotionally moving don’t always live up to that expectation but then places you didn’t even imagine illicit a strong emotional response. This is the story of one of those places. Welcome to Magdala. … More Is Your Name On The Column?

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On The Road Again: Seems Like Yesterday

January 7, 2019

We spent six years taking our two children back and forth to college in Alabama. A recent trip to help them move brought back memories of those years. It’s funny what sparks your memories. … More On The Road Again: Seems Like Yesterday

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The Best Thing About Travel? Coming Home.

October 27, 2018

As much as I enjoy traveling, it’s always great to come home. … More The Best Thing About Travel? Coming Home.

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The Mystery of the Bend in the Road

October 20, 2018

Have you ever wondered where a road went? Have you ever wanted to follow that road to see where it led? There is a road like that where my husband and I vacation. We have never made past a certain point but I’m so curious to see where it goes. Maybe this year. … More The Mystery of the Bend in the Road

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When the Empty Nest is a Castle

October 14, 2018

We visited several castles on our trip to Scotland this summer. I suppose some of them would be considered empty nests now. … More When the Empty Nest is a Castle

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