“Rather blessings, after counting my misfortunes, I realized how the more blessed I am.”― Anthony Liccione When traveling (or even in making plans to travel) there are times when things go awry. As I was making yet another u-turn to go in the correct direction while on the latest National Park road trip with my daughter, … Continue reading Adventures and Misadventures
Tag: Solo travel
Invincible Summer
In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love. In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile. In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm. I realized, through it all, that… In the midst of winter, I found … Continue reading Invincible Summer
The Dashboard Wailing Wall
To raise a child who is comfortable enough to leave you means you’ve done your job. They are not ours to keep, but to teach how to soar on their own.Unknown A couple of weeks ago, I dropped off my daughter at the airport as she made her way back to Alaska with the National … Continue reading The Dashboard Wailing Wall
Titles
“Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armor yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you.”George RR Martin We are all given titles throughout our lives. I went from Daughter and Obnoxious Little Sister to Student, … Continue reading Titles
My Life’s Work
Being a single mother while my heart was breaking has been one of the hardest journeys I've ever navigated.
Chasing Verbs 