Archive | April, 2010
My first published poem

My first published poem

by on April 29, 2010 in Poetry

My motto – Stay Adventurous. Well, I must remain true to it. And no, it doesn’t always mean global galavanting. Stay Adventurous means taking a step outside your comfort zone. An adventurous step. So, since April is ‘National Poetry Month,’ I decided to publish a poem. Yes, I do dabble with poetry on occasion. Ok, […]

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A Test with an Apple

A Test with an Apple

by on April 25, 2010 in Reflection

A test. We all receive them. My most recent came this past week. I returned from my travels to the confirmation I feared. My hard drive was corrupt; data unsalvageable. Yes, I back up occasionally, but my most recent drafts, chapters and some photographs would be lost. Not easy to swallow. Then I tried to […]

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Sunset Sunday – Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Sunset Sunday – Tamarindo, Costa Rica

by on April 11, 2010 in Sunset Sunday

I began my RTW (round the world) adventure in Central America. The trip truly transformed me as a person and also as a traveler. I discovered Becoming, ‘Pura Vida’ (pure life) during my days in Costa Rica and continue to hold that with me. As much as my favorite pacific place on the journey was […]

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Sunset Sunday – Amsterdam

Sunset Sunday – Amsterdam

by on April 4, 2010 in Sunset Sunday

On a cold, cloud filled April afternoon in Amsterdam, the rain showers (even hail) soaked the streets and pestered the pedestrians. Although bikes still out numbered the compact cars most tourists and locals hop on foot from cafe to coffee shop in search of warmth, conversation and the favorable local fare. But with the day […]

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