Wait, sorry, I didn't mean YOU don't like me. It's someone else. Someone big and beautiful. Someone who likes fine pastries and crusty baguettes. Someone who knows wine should be consumed at lunch. And dinner. And maybe breakfast. That's right. France doesn't like me. And, like the self-denying girl who just won't give up on … Continue reading I’m Starting to Think You Don’t Like Me : )
The Big Island, Part 2: Beaches, Gods, Guard Cats, and an Election
Hello Bloglandia, I hope you're ready for some brain-sizzling tropical sun and energy-draining heat, because it's time for the second part of my Hawaiian "adventure". Now, before we jump into this second part of the First Vacation in Far Too Long, if you missed Part One and want to see how we ended up in … Continue reading The Big Island, Part 2: Beaches, Gods, Guard Cats, and an Election
The Big Island, Part 1: Volcanoes, Lava, and an Eerie Hike
Hello Bloglandia, Well this is weird. I'm writing a travel post. After how long? After two and a half pandemic years, which is about three thousand years in what-it-feels-like time. Now, before you start questioning your own reality, yes, I was supposed to be going to France this April. I did not got to France … Continue reading The Big Island, Part 1: Volcanoes, Lava, and an Eerie Hike
A Stroll Through the Streets of Strasbourg
Hello Bloglandia! Welcome to Part Trois of of my I-don’t-know-how-many part series about my recent trip to France!! Now that I've had you all gape at Strasbourg's grandest attraction, I thought I'd take you on a little stroll through the streets of the city, show off a few other attractions, and sneak in a little history … Continue reading A Stroll Through the Streets of Strasbourg
France Part Deux: Strasbourg Cathedral
A tour with photos of the interior and exterior of Strasbourg Cathedral in the Alsace region France. Includes information on the astronomical clock.
The Amazing Le Grand Puits of Carcassonne
Okay, I might just be getting back into the blogging groove and I'm going to celebrate my return by NOT boring you with my writing news. Hey, stop cheering! Anyway, this post is the first in what will be an I-don't-know-how-many part series about my recent trip to France. Finn McSpool will be popping his … Continue reading The Amazing Le Grand Puits of Carcassonne
Finn McSpool Goes Back To Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day
Happy St. Patrick's Day, also know as "The Day Everyone is Irish" or perhaps "Green Beer Day" or maybe even "Day Americans Eat Corned Beef Thinking It's An Irish Speciality." Whatever you call it, if you can't get to Ireland or even a good Irish pub today, Finn McSpool has got you covered as he … Continue reading Finn McSpool Goes Back To Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day
Finn Says Hello…and Goodbye
Here's the deal. I had plans to finish out the last few days of my Irish Adventure with Finn McSpool (I love that autocorrect now recognizes "McSpool"!) over the next couple weeks and then continue on with my regular Saturday Finn-filled posts. But plans are changing. Don't worry, I've already got some pics loaded so … Continue reading Finn Says Hello…and Goodbye
Evil Strikes Again in Ireland
Yes, after our brief hiatus to celebrate the spookier side of things and to have a local getaway, Finn is FINALLY continuing on with his last few days of his tour to the land of his birth. Now, in our earlier Ireland adventures, you learned that Evil had thrown a couple wrenches into our time … Continue reading Evil Strikes Again in Ireland
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