Published in Globetrotters·PinnedMember-onlyGrapevines & Olive Groves of an Italian VillageRocca San Giovanni, Italy Offers a Bountiful Harvest — This month’s writing prompt on the topic of harvesting and food was intriguing. At first I just thought of local Fall finds in Southern Ontario, but had yet to make my way into enjoying the local Autumn experiences and foods to go along with it. I then thought back to…Monthly Challenge4 min readMonthly Challenge4 min read
Published in Globetrotters·3 days agoMember-onlyMy Travel Wish List for 2023 — So Many PossibilitiesNothing Booked Yet — I Am Excited to Explore the Options — I am getting this article in down to the second last day of submission, but I wanted to participate because travel has really been back on my mind over the last few days — after a brief wanderlust hiatus. The photo featured above is the amazing Cinque Terre in Italy…Monthly Challenge5 min readMonthly Challenge5 min read
Published in Refresh The Soul·Jan 25Member-onlyRisk and Reflection — Better Late Than NeverTaking a different approach to my job search worked out in the end — This article is in response to the risk that made me proud, prompted by Nancy Blackman, in Refresh the Soul. In Fall 2021 I was in a routine with my long-time job, underpaid, and moving nowhere fast. There were possibilities, but it wasn’t enough. I had been working remotely on…Writing Prompt Response4 min readWriting Prompt Response4 min read
Published in A Taste for Life·Jan 18Member-onlyWellbeing and ChoicesTaste For Life — Monthly Theme — Wellbeing — When I reviewed this writing prompt, many words came to mind about what wellbeing means to me. Balance, energy, fun, good food, nature, connection, success, relaxation and many more. …Wellbeing2 min readWellbeing2 min read
Published in Drop a Line Pub·Jan 15Member-onlyTen Favorite Songs of 2022A Great Year of Fun and Inspiring Pop and Dance Music — Before we get any further into the year, I wanted to share some of my favorite tracks of 2022. Since I am on a time crunch to write this, I just added a quick line on my take on these songs — and they are in no particular order. …Dropaline2 min readDropaline2 min read
Published in A Taste for Life·Dec 24, 2022Member-onlySnowman and Santa on Snowy LawnsSmiling At All of the Holiday Scenes — This post is inspired by a combo of the Taste for Life Prompt 1 — Gratitude and Prompt 4 — A Christmas Story or Poem. I have been driving around the city streets in several different neighborhoods a little more often this year, and have been captivated by the holiday…Weekly2 min readWeekly2 min read
Published in Drop a Line Pub·Dec 20, 2022Member-onlyClassic Christmas Tunes on the Car RadioListening to a Variety of Holiday Tunes on the Radio is Merry. — Holiday time can be stressful, but I do always find joy in listening to Christmas music — especially on the radio. When I hear songs on the radio, I can switch it up and change the station. I can sing along, raise the volume or have it low in the…Christmas Music4 min readChristmas Music4 min read
Published in A Taste for Life·Dec 19, 2022Member-onlyDecember — Traditions, Tears & Holiday LightsDecember is going by fast, and I wanted to share a few thoughts inspired by the Taste for Life Tears & Joy December theme. — Tonight another experience gave me inspiration to write. I drove by a beautiful holiday light exhibit in Guelph called Sparkles in the Park. The bright lights and images really brightened the slightly snowy Sunday night. Below is a hello from a lovely Snow Couple! I find December to be a…Holiday Season4 min readHoliday Season4 min read
Published in Digital Global Traveler·Dec 14, 2022Member-onlyHoliday Season in Las VegasColorful and Festive Holiday Displays add to the Dazzle of Vegas — This article is inspired by one of the writing prompts from the December Digital Global Traveler newsletter. While I have never travelled far over the hectic week of Christmas, I do have some fond memories of travelling to Las Vegas to experience some delightful December vibes on three separate journeys…Digital Global Traveler3 min readDigital Global Traveler3 min read
Published in In Living Color·Dec 8, 2022Member-onlyBeach, Bellagio, Beer & Burger, and Beautiful ViewsA Blend of Photos for the B Challenge — Photos with the letter B were bountiful on my phone so this was a fun photo challenge from JoAnn Ryan and In Living Color. BEACH It has been a while since I was looking out onto a beach, so it was nice to look back on this beautiful one in Banderas…Monthly Challenge3 min readMonthly Challenge3 min read
