travel

A collection of 28 posts

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The Many Places We Call Home

Several years ago I gave a Pecha Kucha presentation at Tellus 360 in downtown Lancaster about protecting the places we love, places I consider sacred. Places I consider home. As I've been scouring Lancaster county for just the right veggies and plants to fill my gardens, I'

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Give Back to South Carolina

I still remember the impact that flooding in North Carolina had on me the summer before my senior year of high school. I spent a week in NC with my youth group helping to rebuild a church following a flood. We stayed at a local school and battled the summer

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Explore the Elements

I've felt like most of my blogs as of late have been very broad, sort of, where's life heading? kind of posts.  I'm happy to take some time this evening to post pictures that represent the 4 elements: Earth, Fire, Water and Air.  My

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The Year of Bravery

2013 was amazing.  Here are some of the highlights: -Moved out of the city and into suburbia with my husband -Ran 2 5ks -Got Married! -Traveled to Arizona and checked another National Park off my list - Saguaro, and also visited Antigua, Shenandoah National Park, North Carolina, and a local

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Stopping for the Moment instead of Capturing It

So many of us have smartphones now, so nearly everything we do, from eating a delicious burger at a local joint, to taking our dog for a walk around the neighborhood, is documented with a picture.  A while ago I began realizing that by taking the time to try and

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Evolution of Camping

The first tent I owned...and admittedly still own 11 years later, was a small 2-person tent from Sears that my Mom purchased for me so Joz and I would have a place to sleep on our road trip through the Wild West following high school graduation.  It looks something

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Loving my 9-5ish

Some days, when I am on the road for work, I feel nearly completely unproductive because it takes so long to drive, I take a few wrong turns/scenic routes, and/or delays on my or my clients' part.  4 appointments, today, technically 5 if you count where I&

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Packing for the Adventure, Not the Destination

How do you pack?  And no, I'm not asking if you roll instead of fold (I roll when flying, fold when camping, no clue why).  I'm asking how you pack? Do you choose your clothes items according to what's on your travel itinerary?  Smart

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Cutting through the Mountain

Cutting through the Mountain While driving across I-76 to Johnstown, PA for Polkafest today, I had some realizations about road travel, faith, and life; how they all intertwine (in my book).  I recorded these thoughts (handsfree, don't worry), so take a listen when you have about 20 minutes

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Preparing for the Trip of Any Lifetime

Whenever I go away, there's typically a ritual I follow of preparing for a trip.  It doesn't matter if it's a weekend trip, like the one I leave for tomorrow morning (Polkafest here I come!) or like last year's venture to Costa

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My Obsession with Road Trips

If you have never taken a successful road trip, you could not understand why they are fun.  As a kid, we traveled to and from the cabin (4 hours North), the beach (4 hours South) and one time Walt Disney World (24 hours South).  As the youngest, I recall being

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...Pretty huh?

Deb and I at the beach at Asilomar on the Monterey Peninsula Deb at one of the beautiful overlooks

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(Untitled)

...another as my computer allows (it's still being stubborn)

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..A Few More Pics

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Pictures..

Just one for now, as for whatever reason, my computer is being a DINGBAT and not uploading anymore....

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*yawn*

I was up at 4 am this morning to be driven 1.5 hours to the airport to make sure I was there 2 hours ahead for the usual Monday morning flight rush. I am SOOOOO tired. So, I'm hanging out in one of the airport restaurants getting

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Washington

Ok. Washington is cool. Its like Montana with a coast and more people...and more rain! I am enjoying my trip so far. I'm staying in Silverdale which is just outside of the Bangor Naval Base where Tom is stationed. So far its a low key very relaxing

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2 More Pics...

Here are 2 more pictures to make you ALL jealous. haha

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Second Leg of the Journey

I packed...and I bought stuff, and my suitcases still close!!! That doesn't mean it won't weigh more than it's supposed to, but at least it closes. I think after all my travels, my wonderful PINK (yes, pink, I'm a mary kay

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1 Picture...

The 1 picture I have access to so far-Deb and I on her deck. Yes, we're outside in short sleeves. Nice huh?

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Don't Worry

...the last time I didn't blog for a few days, was when Kevin passed. I promise, DO NOT WORRY, it is now a few days without blogging and trust me...I am doing just fine. I have been enjoying my relaxation in Sunny California so much. The weather

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Back Safe

We arrived back safe from Asilomar, and are going to cook a yummy dinner....off to San Francisco for the day either tomorrow or Sunday, and then onto Seattle already on Tuesday. Just a quick update-things are going well.

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California Sunshine

It is so beautiful and serene here. I just love it. It is just the perfect thing for me to be doing right now. I find some moments difficult-I have found some things really trigger my memories of Kevin, and I've already stumbled across some traditions that Kev

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Baby Steps

I am titling this blog baby steps, because I think this is my first baby step back to life. It has officially been 5 weeks, 1 day, and 4 hours since Kevin passed. I do not feel good, I do not feel great, I don't even know what

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California Here I Am!!

I arrived safe and sound here in sunny San Francisco after a grueling 8 hour flight (including 2 stops where I couldn't get off the plane). My home family (Deborah) is VERY wonderful. I'll post more when I can, but I am DEFINITELY going to enjoy