There is a stigma when it comes to mental health. It is remarkable how medical science has been able to learn, understand, and treat various physical conditions. Still, when it came to conditions of the mind, the patient would suffer from being ostracized, or worse,…
We have visited numerous cemeteries over the years, as they offer a unique opportunity to appreciate art, and we also view them as a way to remember people we never met. I can imagine that most of the graves we have visited no longer get…
One annoying thing is going through all the effort to make a trip, only to find that we cannot go for one reason or another. Just view my Custom Maps page to see that this is an occurrence that happens too often. Admittedly, there are…
When planning a trip, there is a lot to research. Finding destinations to explore can be time-consuming, and trying to discover everything that can be done requires considerable effort. However, even after conducting thorough research and being satisfied with the plan, I still miss a…
Nostalgia is a hard-to-describe feeling. Regardless of what one is referring to, remembering the past evokes warm, fond emotions. Whenever we are on a trip and able to be nostalgic, it really enhances the experience of the location. It is odd that as we age,…
A couple of years ago, we took our biggest trip to date. It was a trip to Alaska and back, with hundreds of stops in between. One of the places that we visited was Devil’s Tower. This iconic rock monument in Wyoming was impressive. It…
I do not believe in ghosts, and oddly, it has been a long time since I posted any ghostly experiences at my home. For those who follow my personal Facebook account, you will know that I often discuss unusual occurrences in my bedroom, particularly in…
The Lasagna Incident has taken a toll on my back. The day was June 1st, and I was making lasagna. I was a bit sore from the previous day, when we visited the Royal Botanical Garden to view the flowers and tiny Bonsai trees. I…
I lamented to Charlene the other day that we hadn’t had a good storm in a while. I have always loved storms. The bigger, the better. Storms, when I was younger, seemed to last longer and were more intense. Today’s storms are just fast and…
It is a basic assumption that school bus drivers have a lot of interaction with the students on board. But the truth is that there is little said between me, the driver and those who ride with me. The most significant part is that they…
