Join me for a celebration of Easter on my first trip through the Greek islands. Back in 1981, I fulfilled a dream to visit Greece, after my fascination with its mythology and culture since childhood. With my partner Jim, I loaded up my backpack for camping on the different islands and mainland. This is part …
[As the title suggests, I am not able to actually revisit South Africa’s amazing Kruger National Park, but I am able to recall my two safari trips there in 2017 and 2018. This is a reprint of my original March 2017 post about my safari escapades.] We rise early, try to chug hot, mediocre coffee, …
The last time I came this way I was only about 5 hours north of Barcelona, in southern France. Everyone said I should go visit it. Unfortunately, Covid was sweeping the world and the European authorities had imposed a 14 day quarantine if you crossed the border. This was unmanageable, so I did other things. …
Lose yourself in the spell of history’s secrets and herbal lore in Sarah Penner’s fascinating novel. I’ve been reading several books selected by the International Pulpwood Queens & Timber Guys Book Club, now that my novel Pause has been chosen as a 2022 title. I look forward to “meeting” Sarah Penner next week via the weekly Zoom …
The Rambling Writer Book Review: THE LOST APOTHECARY by Sarah Penner Read More »
While we’re confined by the pandemic, how about another virtual trip with me? Let me take you back in time and place to inspiration for my novel ISLANDS. A lot of “life” happened this week, so today I’ll take you on a quickie trip to the Caribbean, where my days as a scuba divemaster inspired my …
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Guest blogger, most excellent travel partner and spousal unit Thor Hansen, muses about sacred-space ornamentations around the world. Greetings Bibliophiles! Sara is insanely busy cleaning out her home office and more in preparation for our move, so she asked me if I would like to contribute a blog post. I suspect she also wants to …
The Rambling Writer guest post: Thor Talks Travel & Design Read More »
Farewell to Italy and your Virtual Vacation as we take a peek back at the highlights. Arrivederci! NOTE: Since travel is still iffy with the pandemic continuing, I started a blog series offering a virtual vacation and time-travel to my first big trip with Thor in 2008. Italy! Starting Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, I’ve continued …
The Rambling Writer’s Italy: Recap of your Virtual Italy Vacation Read More »
Your Virtual Italy Vacation concludes with an overnight stop in Milan as Thor and I visit the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. NOTE: Since travel is still iffy with the pandemic continuing, I started a blog series offering a virtual vacation and time-travel to my first big trip with Thor in 2008. Italy! Starting …
The Rambling Writer’s Italy, part 28: Milan’s Gothic Cathedral Read More »
My sister and I agree that there is something special about Death Valley, California. This specialness is not the weather, or the silence, but instead floats in the air at 200 feet below sea level, bringing with it calm and hope. We always leave with this calm hope, returning to our daily cares and able …
Join Thor and me as we continue your Virtual Italy Vacation with the iconic mode of Venice travel — the gondola! NOTE: Since travel is still iffy with the pandemic continuing, I started a blog series offering a virtual vacation and time-travel to my first big trip with Thor in 2008. Italy! Starting with highlight …
The Rambling Writer’s Italy, part 27: A Gondola Ride in Venice Read More »
Follow Thor and me as we lose ourselves in the fascinating maze of canals and narrow lanes of extravagant Venice. NOTE: Since travel is still iffy with the pandemic continuing, I started a blog series offering a virtual vacation and time-travel to my first big trip with Thor in 2008. Italy! Starting with highlight photos …
The Rambling Writer’s Italy, part 26: Lost in the Venice Labyrinth Read More »
