Europe and the United Kingdom, Food, Historical sites, history, parenting, Travel, Uncategorized, wine, wine and drink, writing

Praha, Czech Republic

The Czech Senate building I am currently writing from an AirBnB in Vinohrady, in the middle of Prague 2. At long last, and at the same time, all too quickly, I am in the Czech Republic, on a mission to drop my daughter off to begin her university studies at the end of this month.… Continue reading Praha, Czech Republic

Europe and the United Kingdom, Family, holidays, Museums, national parks, outdoors, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation

London and Beyond: Our Great British Adventure

Salisbury Cathedral It is a bit hard to believe that a mere 58 hours ago, I was in a totally different country across land and sea. Less than two days ago from time of writing, I landed at LAX from a long-awaited holiday in the United Kingdom with my family. And though I am happy… Continue reading London and Beyond: Our Great British Adventure

Beaches, midwest, outdoors, photography, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation

Chicago!

Lit up for the Fourth of July. In a fashion similar to last year, we spent the Fourth of July week not together as a family.  The kids all headed to the Sequoias in California for junior high and high school church camp. So that left us adults with some 'free' time. We took advantage… Continue reading Chicago!