This year, I set a more realistic goal of reading 20 books. Little did I know that I'd have more time for reading than I knew what to do with. I tried to establish a routine, especially early in the pandemic, of reading every night before bed. I continued to purchase e-books from BookBub and … [Read more...] about What I Read in 2020
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My Favorite Cocktails from My Travels
You might say I'm a foodie, excited about trying new dishes both at home and abroad. Food is what makes so much of the experience and recreating the recipes from my travels is a way to relive the fun. But I also love a good cocktail, as I worked for a few years as a bartender. Today I'm recreating … [Read more...] about My Favorite Cocktails from My Travels
Behind the Curtain: December 2020
I’ve come to look forward to these monthly posts about what I’m into beyond travel because there’s so much more to my life than where I go, despite the fact that it’s something I love. It’s funny how many people respond with their obsessions or agree with mine! As with last month, I’m sharing … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: December 2020
On Taking a Break to Write
One of my writing goals for 2020 was to finish writing a memoir I started years ago about my time in Australia. I put a good dent in it at the beginning of the pandemic, but once life returned somewhat to normal, I put it back down. In September of last year, I started researching writers' … [Read more...] about On Taking a Break to Write
Behind the Curtain: November 2020
I’ve come to look forward to these monthly posts about what I’m into beyond travel because there’s so much more to my life than where I go, despite the fact that it’s something I love. It’s funny how many people respond with their obsessions or agree with mine! As with last month, I’m sharing … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: November 2020