thoughts from a freckle-faced pisces
Every night when we ate dinner, Mary (our cruise director) made us go around the table and say what our high and low of the day was. We all kind of thought it was hokey in the beginning, but it became my favorite way to end the day. This is Nonie, my friend, travel companion … Read more
The Boy Child went with some friends by train to Chicago for spring break. He toured a couple of design firms and said he just may end up living there after college. Go for it, young man, go for it. While they were there they had a discussion with an older, wealthy acquaintance of someone … Read more
When I was in Mexico, I was amazed at how people go about making a living. At the Mega store (which is like Target), the employees near the register are also selling time shares. Asking where something is just might cost you a lot of bucks and a two week stay in a place you … Read more
This is my favorite thrift store. I frequent it often and have found some amazing things there. Vintage picnic basket $4.99. Camel hair coat $7.99. Mad Men inspired cocktail shaker $3.99. Silk black dress $12.99. Source: savers.com via Spectacularly on Pinterest If you bring a donation, you get a 20% discount. I can always find … Read more
On our last night in Mexico, Nonie and I went to an Office Max to use their computer to print our boarding passes. First we had to have an employee unlock it so we could get on the internets. Then, because we’re 50-something dorks, we had to figure everything out like we’d never seen one … Read more
Nonie took us to this cemetery which just about took my breath away the minute I walked through the gate. The celebration of a life well-lived Mexico style…………….
Amongst the five of us travelers, there was a discussion about whether we should take a sunset cruise or a whale watching cruise. Whale watching, whale watching, oh please, oh please, oh please. The majority decided on the sunset cruise. Boo to the hoo. We boarded a catamaran with the hunkiest deckhand in Mexico. True … Read more
The most lovely Catholic church in the village of San Jose del Cabo……………….. Whose interior was just as beautiful…………….. With a place to light a candle to Mary…………. …………or Joseph. Or write your worries on a ribbon and leave them to a higher power…….. ……and then a reminder that the least among us need our … Read more
Our first full day in Mexico, we went to an organic market. Over the bridge, through the desert, past some livestock working their cowbells and along some bumpy terrain, we arrived. We wandered past food cooking on a grill that smelled so good it stopped us in our tracks, as well as fruits, veggies, flowers, … Read more
When I am about to go on a trip, I go into full-fledged anxiety mode. Under my fat hair, my brain is in overdrive thinking of everything that can go wrong that will lead to A LOOMING DISASTER. When somebody asks me if I’m excited about my upcoming travels, I’ll say oh yes can’t wait, … Read more