Fat and 51 I was sitting in my step-mom’s guest bedroom on my 51st birthday in late December, gawking at the new roll on my muffin top that had appeared over the holidays. Adding ten pounds to an already heavy frame made my eyes roll. The world’s weight charts had me at “obese,” bordering on… Continue Reading Change your Lifestyle, Lose Weight
Walking Scotland–An Outlander Experience
Hiking, Haggis and Humor in the Highlands I met a real Jamie Fraser on my hike through Scotland on the Great Glen Way. Actually, his name was Steve, and he was our guide on the 79-mile hiking adventure along the Caledonian Canal in the Highlands of Scotland. But he was from Clan Fraser, and his… Continue Reading Walking Scotland–An Outlander Experience
Quirky Southwest Road Trip Colorado New Mexico Arizona California
Quirky Southwest Road Trip I can’t resist a good road trip. Two years ago we did a northern, western road trip. This year, we decided to hit the southwest during the holidays and visit some of the best southwestern National Parks (and not the Grand Canyon!). Buckle up, here’s my southwest road trip report through… Continue Reading Quirky Southwest Road Trip Colorado New Mexico Arizona California
Tips for Visiting Meow Wolf as an Adult
Meow Wolf–Not Just for Kids If you’ve researched a trip to Santa Fe, NM, you’ve surely come across references for the greatest new option in Santa Fe, Meow Wolf. Adding dimension to Santa Fe’s arts scene is the latest in art-utainment, Meow Wolf, an immersive art studio. As an adult, you’ll want to plan your… Continue Reading Tips for Visiting Meow Wolf as an Adult
Walking in Oaxaca
Walking Oaxaca–A 12-Day Trekking Adventure The best part of the trip is the journey. 12-day Oaxaca Trek in the Sierra Madre Mountains On our Oaxaca trip, a 12-day trekking adventure in the Sierra Madre mountains south of Mexico City, change was constant and brought us opportunities that our original itinerary never would have provided. Thank… Continue Reading Walking in Oaxaca