Category: Reflections
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Am I a Travel Snob?
“Uh-oh honey,” I muttered as we sipped our coffee and scanned the morning headlines. “I think this might be us.” An article entitled 22 Reasons You Are a Travel Snob had caught my eye. Yikes…the author wasn't cutting me any slack. He wasn't concerned that I “might be” or “could be”…he declared that “I…
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Experiences pale with bucket list
What's on your list? How about New Zealand, Italy, Machu Picchu? Or sky dive, bungee jump, climb Half Dome? If you are having trouble with your bucket list, visit a bookstore or look around online and you will find almost limitless suggestions. Or visit the App Store. Why do we compile bucket lists of must-sees…
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A blank calendar filled with possibilities
“What are you going to do?” After I decided to end my 31-year teaching career, I heard this question often. “I really don't have a plan,” I usually answered. When I was working and raising a family, most days were planned. A blank calendar presented an exciting challenge. A retired friend once advised me that…
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