I love little kids' enthusiasm for motorcycles, maybe because it so closely mirrors my own. Yesterday we were walking along Newport's waterfront district, each of us with a helmet in one hand and a mocha from the Surf Shop in the other, when a little guy grabbed his mother's hand and piped loudly, "Look, Mommy! Motorcycle-guys!" … Continue reading Enthusiasms
Tag: Travel
Reframing
The first glimpse of ocean is a spiritual moment, every time. We made it as far as Bend, Oregon, last night before calling it quits and settling into a motel that was unquestionably clean, but quite questionably decorated... We walked this morning to a small diner for COFFEE (and ok, breakfast) and then hit the … Continue reading Reframing
Where the World Is
"The world is not in your books and maps. It's OUT THERE." ~Gandalf, to Bilbo Baggins I'm grateful for books and maps when I'm not traveling... But given the choice, I prefer travel! Of course, my travels won't involve a dragon (unless it's the dragon-kite we flew on the beach last year), so I don't … Continue reading Where the World Is
Anticipation—Part of the Journey
My dad used to say that the enjoyment of travel was divided into three parts: 1) planning & anticipating; 2) the trip itself; and 3) re-living the memories. I always suspected he got his greatest amount of enjoyment from that first category---the man was a planner! He put together a six-month road trip through Europe … Continue reading Anticipation—Part of the Journey
Newton’s Law of… Summer
My 13-year-old daughter asked me last week if I've seen "Wonder Woman." When I shook my head, she grasped my arm and leaned toward me earnestly. "It's beautiful. You have to see it." Accordingly, we made plans to see it together yesterday. She's right---the movie is beautifully done, and though I'm more a "Pirates of … Continue reading Newton’s Law of… Summer
Legos—Did You Know?
As a parent, Legos were my least favorite toys to step on barefoot. Did you know that a Lego can withstand over 4,000 Newtons of force? That's why the Lego always wins when you step on it. But that's really the only drawback to Legos. (Well, that and the price of Legos these days---it's nearly as … Continue reading Legos—Did You Know?
Love Languages & Chocolate Sprinkles
There's a new key on my ring that I can't use just yet, but I'm carrying it anyway because I'm excited about this unexpected gift from my husband. I'm still sort of in a state of disbelief about it, to be honest. I can't quite believe I really have this key, let alone what it … Continue reading Love Languages & Chocolate Sprinkles
Kana's Chronicles 