A Rambling Writer Memory: My Greek Island Easter
Join me for a celebration of Easter on my first trip through the Greek islands. I’m revisiting memories of my first backpacking trip around Greece
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The Rambling Writer Review: David Attenborough’s “Natural Curiosities”
Join Thor and me as we enjoy these charming introductions to some fascinating creatures. Naturalist and host of famous nature documentaries, David Attenborough is adorable
The Rambling Writer: Spring Equinox Greetings from the Salish Sea
Amid another year of tumultuous weather, we’re happy to welcome spring at the equinox here in the “far corner” of the Pacific Northwest. There’s a
The Rambling Writer Review: Horatio’s Drive, America’s First Road Trip
Join the fun in this Ken Burns documentary of a wild and woolly ride through history. After Thor and I enjoyed watching the Ken Burns
The Rambling Writer Confesses: Not a Team Fan
After the frenzy of the Seahawks Super Bowl win, I ponder the proliferation of “team” identification for everything from rabid sports fans to polarizing politics.
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Snowshoeing on Mt. Shuksan
A lot of “life” going on right now for all of us, so if you need an escape, enjoy a virtual mountain outing with Thor,
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
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.