On a whim I took an adult education class at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida. About eight weeks ago, I started this blog. I am a snowbird. When my world up north turns grey, black, and brown I head south. But now that I hear that the snow is melting and spring in North …
“Can You Hear My Voice this Time?”
Sometimes traveling is not about tickets and long flights. Sometimes a significant journey is unplanned and brief. On March 14, I came out of an adult education class at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida and saw a large circle of college students under the campus gazebo. Because I didn't want to intrude, I stood …
Call Out to My Readers-How do you stay organized at the airport?
Airline confirmation, boarding passes, luggage ticket. Put the car and house keys in a safe place, keep ID and/or passport safe but handy, toiletries in clear quart bag. Need a snack? Be sure to put debit card back in wallet. Take off shoes and jacket and put them in the bin. Can't see the boarding …
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WARNING! Stay Contained!
I have known my friend, Emma, for over 40 years. She's one of the most organized people I know. Emma keeps a neat, tastefully decorated home; entertains with gourmet meals; and maintains optimum efficiency with lists neatly written in steno notebooks. My small rented one bedroom condo was Emma's last stop during her two week …
Hints for Women Travelers-#5 Speak and Listen as Much as You Can
Too many times through the course of history women were silenced. Too many times over the centuries their mobility and freedom were stifled by the notion that females needed an escort whenever they left their homes. Because of the spirited evolution of our gender, these limitations are gone. We now have more power over our lives, our …
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Hard Beginnings in Warsaw
🙂  Thank goodness for the Polish professor who sat next to me on the plane trip to Warsaw. He was returning to his university in Poland’s capital after presenting at an energy conference in The States. We had a very pleasant back-and-forth conversation. Even though I knew nothing about his field, I thought I …
Hints for Women Travelers- #4 Beginnings are Hard but Keep Going
I remember when I first learned to ride a two wheeler, I just couldn't seem to get the hang of it. I remember finally building up some momentum and crashing into the back of my family's red and white Chevy station wagon. I persisted and finally learned. I gave up on piano lessons, however. I …
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Hints for Women Travelers-#3 Yes, Things Might Go Wrong. Go Anyway!
Doubts. Especially the night before a trip. Will my car or the plane have mechanical problem? What if I lose my passport or someone steals my wallet? What if I get injured half way through the trip? What if no one understands English? What if I get lost and nobody helps me? My adult children …
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Resiliency for Traveling through Life! And How to Get It
When I was an elementary teacher, I heard about a summer class, something about making kids stronger. The course description stated that the class was taught by a guidance counselor who had helped students discover their inner strength. I wondered if he would reveal the culmination of all this wisdom in a concise package or …
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Hints for Women Travelers- #2 Don’t Go Down Dark Alleys at 2:00 in the Morning
Use common sense and listen to your mother or, in my case, to my grown daughter who made me promise before my solo camping trip across the US and Canada not get into a car or boat with anyone I didn't know. When I travel, I get up early to take advantage of the best …
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The Autonomous Traveler 