100 Happy Days: Machu Picchu
CUSCO, PERU – Checking off my traveler’s bucket list: Visiting the ancient Inca site of Machu Picchu. It’s a challenging trip to do it without a tour company. But it’s doable. We had complete freedom...
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LIMA – We visited Pueblo Libre in Lima. We explored Pre-Columbian art at Museo Larco. They had iPhones, right? For some exhibits – it’s all about the bling. Outside, more works of art by nature....
View Article100 Happy Days: Bottomless Mimosas
Mimosas are always a good idea. Bottomless mimosas are better when you don’t have to work. I had a rare Sunday off. We spent the day doing brunch and watching World Cup games in San Francisco. A tasty...
View Article100 Happy Days: Team USA
I lost my voice cheering for Team USA during a World Cup Watch Party at Henry’s in Berkeley. We got an awesome table thanks to Suzanne and Ryan. It was a fun game. It’s always a pleasure to watch...
View Article100 Happy Days: Routine
Home again. Getting back into my weekday routine in the Bay Area. Lovely red rose pops against neutral house colors. Squeezing in one more walk with Daisy before work. I hoped the walk next to Lake...
View Article100 Happy Days: Burgers
I need a break from burgers. Actually, I think I need a break from meat. My body may rebel after I ate three burgers today. I met my hubby at the Dutch Goose in Menlo Park. I enjoyed eating lunch on...
View Article100 Happy Days: Conversation
Conversation over beer and cocktails at the Village Tavern in San Francisco’s Noe Valley. Also – I laughed when I saw this sign by the Noe Valley Courts. I’ve never been called Daisy’s “Guardian.” If...
View ArticlePhoto Friday: Sunrise
A blast from the past. Watching the sunrise at Lake Perry in Kansas. My hubby introduced me to camping. I loved sleeping in a tent by the lake. I enjoyed smoked sausages and ramen for breakfast. I...
View ArticleTravel Theme: Trees
Somewhere over the rainbow… Palm trees sway. Paper lanterns danced on an island breeze at the Royal Kona Resort. Morning walk past the Hulihe‘e Palace in Kailua-Kona. Trees offered shade as we took a...
View ArticleI’m on a Boat! Yoga on the USS Midway
“This ain’t Sea World.” I kept thinking about Andy Samberg and the SNL Skit, “I’m on a Boat,” when we rolled out our yoga mats on the flight deck of the U.S.S. Midway. At least 650 people showed up for...
View ArticleReturn to Paradise
MAUI – Waking up next to the Pacific Ocean. Palm trees swaying. Beach run in Lahaina. My third trip to Hawaii. My first visit to Maui. I feel blessed to celebrate 10 years with my hubby. Also. I need...
View ArticleExquisite: Now I’ve Got You
One of the most exquisite sounds in the world: my baby breathing on my chest, snuggled up inside a wrap. Every day I have with my little man is precious. I didn’t realize how much until I saw the end...
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