I read an article recently that really hit home for me. It was called, Why Travel Is the Only Thing You Buy That Makes You Richer. A few years ago, I would have seen that title, laughed at the oxymoron,… Read More »#TravelCulture – Rich in Recollections
Anytime we plan for something new, there is a certain level of excitement that comes with it. Your state of mind is altered from the mundane to whatever this new “thing” is. This is even more true when it comes… Read More »#TravelCulture – State of Mind
Who doesn’t love vacation? I don’t always relish the entire process of planning a vacation, but I can’t deny the feelings of excitement it brings. This could include a quick day of exploration, a leisurely weekend escape, or an extended… Read More »#TravelCulture
The Librarian of Burned Books by Brianna Labuskes My rating: 4 of 5 stars It’s a well-researched historical fiction novel that has you looking up the history and memorials as you are reading, I confess, I did not wait until… Read More »The Librarian of Burned Books
Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry It’s easy to want more in life. In fact, we’re programmed that way. Give us a taste… Read More »The Things I’ve Removed For A Better Life
There has been a lot of controversy lately over the new Netflix show, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. As a society, we have been pretty permissive about what we expose ourselves and our families to. Thankfully, this does not include… Read More »Take It Back
When I took a Creative Nonfiction writing course at the local community college a few years back, we had to write about a real event in our lives. One that still evokes emotions in us now, as an adult. No… Read More »This One Time, When I Was A Lil’ Kid
You may have guessed by now, I love to document things! I was blessed to be able to attend the School of Kingdom Writers part-time, on-line program, called Arche Year. The school itself is founded and ran by Brad Pauquette,… Read More »Cohort: Word Warriors
Family Folklore encompasses so much, but it usually starts by looking at family stories and customs that are often passed down from one generation to the next. Those stories typically present themselves as a way of life and belief for… Read More »Fireside
Saving Private Ryan is one of my favorite movies. Tom Hanks stars as Army Ranger Captain John Miller, and Matt Damon plays a paratrooper, Private First Class James Frances Ryan. If you have not seen the movie, you need to.… Read More »Saving History