I have been fortunate in so many ways – I have a loving family, had a fulfilling career, and experienced many “how did I get here?” moments of joy while traveling throughout the world. My job was all-encompassing, and now that I am retired I have the opportunity to create a more balanced life. This website inspires me to revisit past experiences, chronicle new adventures, and explore opportunities to write about the things I care about.
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Language and Ageism
I recently listened to an audiobook featuring two women in their 60’s. These smart, strategic, physically fit women were narrated in weak, wobbly voices – annoying to the point that I could barely finish the otherwise excellent story. I have become increasingly aware how language shifts once people, particularly women, reach a certain age. Just
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Boxes
There is a funny video that has been going around the internet by Pastor/Marriage Therapist Mark Gungor about men’s and women’s brains. Men’s brains, he maintains, are a series of boxes, while women’s brains are a zigzagging tangle of interconnections. According to Mark, a man’s favorite box is the empty one, the box where he
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The Devil Made Me Do It!
I have generally had healthy cats with long lives, possibly because I spend enough on vet bills to stabilize the economy of a small country. Nonetheless, there comes a time when it’s time to say goodbye. Following the deaths at age 19 of our Bengal, Tekir, and our Burmese, Zar, I vowed that henceforth I
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Safari Insights
I have been to Africa five times and have managed to wedge in brief safaris and/or gorilla treks in the past, but this is the first time I have done an almost three week photo safari. I have learned quite a bit over the years and in the past few weeks which may be helpful to