Have you ever felt like a frayed rope about ready to snap? If so, you might need a travel excursion to a picturesque place. Recently, some of the women in my family ventured to Cayucos, California for a weekend trip full of rest and relaxation. READ THE ENTIRE POST...
Lazy Rivers of the Mind
Have you ever wanted to be… a person of calm someone who floats with, instead of fights against the current? Two summers ago, my best friend, Barbie, and I decided to do just that. During a visit with her in beautiful Colbert, Washington, we decided to float down the Little Spokane River that flows across …
Leoness Vineyard Part II
This is the second post about the Leoness Vineyard in Temecula California. You can read the first post by accessing this link:Â Leoness Vineyard, Temecula Wine Country. I wanted to post a few more photos of this amazing place and the delectable food. READ THE ENTIRE POST...
Searching for the Meaning of Life
My daughter's post really got me thinking about what is truly important. I think you will enjoy her honest reflections: Last night, I watched the Tree of Life. It fascinates me how a movie can have the ability to see into your soul. I’ve been thinking a lot about my future, lately, and what I want …
I Remember China with Love: Zhou Zhuang Water Village
A youthful traveler reminisces about her time in Zhou Zhuang Water Village, China. You will love her photographs and short reflections: I remember Zhou Zhuang Water Village with its winding canals and bridges made of ancient stone. READ THE POST... http://refrainfromtheidentical.com/?p=8125
Circles of Support: How to Keep your Creativity Flowing
Join a circle of support—a group of people who interact online by sharing innovative ideas, favorite art projects, creative living experiences, and life-management tips. Take the artistic plunge.
Why I Need to Travel
Hmmm…..did I pack my allergy meds? Don’t forget your phone charger. Pack your computer cable. I’d better buy new earplugs. The old ones won’t keep out the noise so I can sleep on the plane. This is a splattering of my inner dialogue the day before I leave on a trip. I need to travel …
Three Sisters’ Excursion
I’m in womanly bliss. I’m staying at the Apple Farm Inn that nestles next to rolling hills in the picturesque city of San Luis Obispo. Words cannot describe the feminine beauty that exudes from this place. I hope my photographs will capture a bit of its essence as I snap in rapid succession and then …
Fourth Culture Kids
Third culture kids. That’s what we called our children who were a part of Youth With a Mission Amsterdam. Our missionary children came from a culture of origin, lived in Dutch culture (and attended Dutch schools), and were members of a third culture, our international community. My children are fourth culture kids; I came from …
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