The Rambling Writer’s Maui Vacation, part 3: More Snorkeling, More Beach!
More sunshine, more fish, and more encounters with lovely Honu sea turtles — what’s not to love? As November brings yet more of our Pacific
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The Rambling Writer: Taking my Veteran Father on an Honor Flight
The Rambling Writer visited Washington, D.C., with her father and other WWII veterans. NOTE: All opinions expressed in my blog posts are solely my own,
The Rambling Writer’s Maui Vacation, part 2: Back to the Nurturing Sea
Finally back to the sea! For me — part mermaid, part otter — it’s all about the snorkeling. After many delays and trip cancellations due
The Rambling Writer: Samhain and the Days of the Dead
The wheel of the year turns toward winter, and the veil thins between the living and the dead. (updated for 2025) We honor the Mexican
The Rambling Writer’s Maui Vacation, part 1: Lahaina Memories
Join Thor and me as we finally escape for some delayed R&R on Maui, with sunshine and daily snorkeling. But first, a tribute to Lahaina
The Rambling Writer Hikes Hannegan Pass Trail
Join Thor, Reo dog, and me as we seize the day for what might be the last of the high mountain hiking for the season
The Rambling Writer on Maui Vacation
Blog posts will return next week! Thor and I are heading off for a long-delayed vacation on the beautiful island of Maui! Our plan is
The Rambling Writer’s End of Summer Hike at Mt. Baker
Join Thor, Reo dog, and me as we seize the day for a beautiful hike in the Mt. Baker Wilderness — Chain Lakes Trail Encouraged
The Rambling Writer’s Mountain Hike and Swim at Bagley Lake
Join Thor, Reo dog, and me as we return to the mountains, and I celebrate my recovering energy with a brisk swim in a snowmelt
The Rambling Writer’s Favorite Greek Islands: Rhodes Beaches
As Autumn hints at coming winter, why not escape with Thor and me as we wistfully revisit some of our favorite beaches on fabulous Rhodos?
The Rambling Writer Hikes and Swims Bagley Lakes
Thor, Bear dog, and I simply HAD to return to the mountains, despite some mobility issues. Another Geezer Adventure. (Note: This is a rerun from
The Rambling Writer: Hate AI? NeoLuddites Unite!
Despite sometimes writing science fiction and maybe because of writing and reading it, my questions about proliferating technology inspire me to declare myself a NeoLuddite. I’ve long
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Thailand, part 20: Home to the Coils of Covid, Chaos, and Cancer
Bidding goodbye to beautiful Thailand, Thor and I flew into the coils of the year 2020 that most of us are eager to flush down