Travel
The Beartooth Highway – A Drive with Incredible Beauty
I love planning trips, and at this time of year, I’m dreaming about them! Last year Andy wanted to go to Yellowstone National Park for his Senior family trip. When I made the plan, I mapped our route to stop at Mount Rushmore, and then stop for a couple of days at a remote cabin…
Read MoreDallas Holocaust Museum: An Upstander for Human Rights
As I read through Corrie ten Boom’s The Hiding Place again with my thirteen year old daughter, the incredible suffering many experienced during the holocaust of World War II humbled me once more. Sometimes it can be challenging in our comfortable worlds to remember how blessed we are. Visiting the Dallas Holocaust Museum is a…
Read MoreSeattle Spotlight: Chihuly Garden and Glass & Space Needle
I am a sucker for a garden. Everywhere we travel, I try to find a local garden to explore. When we went to President Clinton’s library in Little Rock, AR, I saw some of Chihuly’s work displayed there. It also is featured in Atlanta’s Botanical garden which is incredible! So when we were heading to…
Read More5 Beautiful Seattle Day Hikes for Beginners
My husband and I got away for our 20th Anniversary to Seattle. When we arrived at our Airbnb, we found this great guide for exploring the city: Best Easy Day Hikes Seattle. As a way to make sure I stayed active on the trip, we decided to try out a different one each day. This…
Read MoreCompleting a Passport to the Presidential Libraries
In 2013 my mom went to her first Presidential Library and got a passport with the intention to see as many of the 13 official museums in the Presidential Library System. Her excitement rubbed off on our family and we helped her finish her Passport to the Presidential Libraries last November. When you fill up…
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