Just as I traveled around Vermont last year, this spring I went to West Virginia for a long-overdue road trip. I'd previously passed through with the family all in search of the New River Gorge Bridge and now I was staying right near it and the national park that surrounds it. Sammi and I mapped … [Read more...] about What to See on a West Virginia Road Trip
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Writing Goals for 2025
I've now been doing this for over a decade and this post marks my eleventh goal setting as a writer. This year has mostly been about getting my finances in order and really focusing on my business. I didn't have as many new outlets as in years past, but I had several stories I was proud of. … [Read more...] about Writing Goals for 2025
How to Spend a Weekend in Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Last year, with some points to burn and a desperate need to get out of town, I booked an easy flight from Atlanta to Cancun. From there, I hopped on a one-way trip with Happy Shuttle (not sponsored!), which would take me to the ferry terminal to reach my destination: Isla Mujeres. Unlike Holbox, … [Read more...] about How to Spend a Weekend in Isla Mujeres, Mexico
What I Read in 2024
I haven't written one of these blog posts since 2020, which is the last time I completed my Goodreads reading challenge. But I set a goal to get through the pile of paperbacks in my house this year and I've done pretty well. And needless to say, I covered so many topics! A Night at the Sweet … [Read more...] about What I Read in 2024
How to Prepare for a Trip to Antarctica
In November, I took a trip I wasn't sure I'd ever be able to make happen, my final continent: Antarctica. When the opportunity came up, I replied with an immediate yes. But then came the hard part: preparing for it. As you might imagine, I don't exactly have much in the way of winter weather … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for a Trip to Antarctica