He loves me … he loves me not … he loves me … he loves me not … He loves me!!!
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Coffee … Hawaiian Style
By the time I was about 6 or 7 years old, I got to have a cup of coffee every morning before heading off to school. Every morning, my mom would grind the beans, and make the coffee using a cone-shaped paper filter. The brew […]
Zunday Zen … An Afternoon in the Park
Established around 1730 in Toulouse a botanical garden for practical use overflowing with trees and flowers profuse old-fashioned organ grinder to amuse relax under shade trees for a snooze bring a picnic and enjoy the views. All you have to do is pick and choose […]
Meet me under the Banyan Tree …
Few trees are as spectacular as the Lahaina Banyan tree! If you are headed to the island of Maui, please visit this unbelievably complex natural wonder at the corner of Front Street and Canal Street! During the early to mid 1800s Lahaina was the capital of the […]
Zunday Zen … How time flies when you’re having fun
So many, many years ago I said “I do!” “I want to spend my life with you!” So after many, many years in a row I said “I do” “I want to celebrate # 35 with you!” So when the sun put on this show I […]
Reykjavik’s Heart Park
Iceland is a fascinating place to visit! Volcanoes, natural geysers, crystal clear rivers and streams, the Blue Lagoon, Aurora Borealis, fermented shark, Brennivin aka Black Death, great coffee and waffles, and of course the Heart Park. Strolling through this colorful, popular square filled with enormous […]
Visiting the Sacred Iao Valley and Needle
In the central Maui Mountains, just west of Wailuku, is the Sacred Iao Valley. In ancient Hawaii, this valley was a burial ground for royalty. Their bodies were buried in secret locations all over this valley. It was here, where the Battle of Kepaniwai was fought […]
Zunday Zen … No Leaf Blowers here!
At the crack of dawn wind strewn small blossoms gathered. No leaf blowers here! Every morning on Maui, I awoke to the sounds of noisy birds, the waves breaking on the beach and the slow, rhythmic swooshing sound of a rake being guided across the […]
Culinary Adventures Abroad … Dutch Poffertjes
One of my favorite things to explore while traveling is, the food of the places we visit. Amsterdam offers all kinds of adventures for just about everyone, including fantastic cuisines from around the globe! We’ve had many fine meals in this town over the years. At least once every visit, we […]
Zunday Zen … Childhood Memories from the Black Forest
The unmistakable scent of the woodsy perfume mingled with the essence of dirt. Pine needles tiny bits of leaves clinging to trumpet-shaped golden-yellow chanterelles. Deep in the dense, dark forest leaf mold thickly covering the ground like a plush carpet the musty air saturated with moisture, […]
Getting around … in Amsterdam
The people of Amsterdam never cease to amaze me! From the safety of a sidewalk cafe or a bench in Vondelpark, watching the world of traffic go by is entertaining. Bicycles, horse-drawn carts, buses, streetcars, motorcycles, automobiles, boats and of course pedestrians move at a dizzying […]
Step right up! To the 3 Day Quote Challenge (Day3)
This is Day 3 of the 3 Day Quote Challenge! Little Sunshine challenged me to this, and I must say, it has been fun! These posts were different from what I usually do! It’s healthy to step outside one’s box every so often! The rules […]
Zunday Zen … In Cahoots with Muddy Boots
Winter silence Sometimes broken By January rain Ragged steel gray clouds bursting Giant, heavy raindrops hammering Rooftops Windows Pavement Collecting in mucky puddles Gushing noisily along curbs Flooding ditches Reverberating noises of Gleeful laughter Splashing Running Frolicking Feet stomping Delighting in play As darkness falls […]
Step right up! To the 3 Day Quote Challenge (Day 2)
This is my Day 2 contribution to the 3 Day Quote Challenge! Thanks again to Little Sunshine for including me in this! The rules for this challenge are: Post on three consecutive days Post one to three quotes Challenge three different bloggers each day Here are […]
Step right up! To the 3 Day Quote Challenge
Yesterday I was invited by one of my favorite bloggers to this challenge. Thank you Little Sunshine for nominating me! I accept! Here are the rules: Post on three consecutive days Post one to three quotes per day Challenge three different bloggers per day My […]
Sunshine Blogger Award
Little Sunshine nominated me for the Sunshine Blogger Award! Thank you so much! I hope that everyone will visit her blog. It is a beautiful compilation of travel stories, delicious recipes, some fashion advise, and great fitness and health tips for those of us in need of a […]
Spirit Animal Blogger Award!
Being nominated for an award by fellow bloggers is always nice and appreciated! It also gives me a chance to acknowledge other bloggers for all the time, effort and love they invest in this part of their lives. These blogs let me discover new-to-me topics, books music, […]
in cahoots with muddy boots 