A Rambling Writer Rerun: Off the Beaten Track in Xcalak, Mexico
Join Thor and me on one of our anniversary retreats in remote southeast Mexico, where we had celebrated our “luna de miel” (honeymoon) almost 20
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The Rambling Writer’s Valentine: “A Room with a View” Film
The perfect viewing for Valentine’s Day is the Merchant Ivory production of “A Room with a View” If you haven’t seen this absolutely wonderful romantic
The Rambling Writer: “Groundhog Day” and Weather
What would you do if caught in a “Groundhog Day” time loop? On February 2, 2026, Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, so it’s
The Rambling Writer: Reo dog, our “Doctor Seuss” Rescue Pal
Reo dog, a Heinz 57 mutt with a joyously goofy personality, keeps Thor and me laughing during these trying times. Thor and I waited for
The Rambling Writer on Watching “The Lord of the Rings” Films Again (and Again)
In our troubled times, I find comfort in these three Peter Jackson films, a sweeping epic that miraculously succeeded in capturing the essence of the
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Thor’s Minoan Fresco Reproductions
The new year has brought a lot of “life happens,” including more health issues, so here’s another glimpse of Thor’s fun project to reproduce some
The Rambling Writer Review: Lewis & Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery
The Ken Burns documentary of the Lewis & Clark Expedition fleshes out the amazing adventures and challenges of the daring exploration of the new U.S.
The Rambling Writer: New Year Hope and Record-Breaking Polar Bear Plunge
Our funky nearby community of Birch Bay pulls out the stops for New Year excitement with a Ring of Fire and Hope and a rousing
The Rambling Writer Review: “It’s a Wonderful Life”
In which I finally watch the classic Frank Capra film “It’s a Beautiful Life.” (NOTE: Plot spoilers ahead) When I was growing up, my family
The Rambling Writer Review: “The American Revolution” a Ken Burns documentary
An immersive tour through the complex history of the American Revolution. I do not pretend to be a historian, so these are my impressions as
The Rambling Writer: A Pacific Northwest Small-Town Holiday Festival
Join Thor and me as we celebrate the season with our new community of Blaine, WA, on the border with Canada. NOTE: This event took
The Rambling Writer: Maui’s Haleakala Volcanic Crater
Join Thor and me for a visit to the stunning Haleakala summit and crater. While we didn’t make the very twisty drive up to the
The Rambling Writer’s Maui Vacation, part 4: Iao Valley
Thor and I took a drive from the dry west side of Maui to the verdant green Iao Valley for a lovely short hike. In