Category Archives: ADVENTURES

GETTING STONED – A Monolithic Tale

Posted on October 12, 2017 by

Ahhh, Callanish. The moment we stepped into the circle, it felt like I’d crossed a threshold into another world. Immediately, I was drawn to this particular stone. Mostly since it was not much taller than I, but partly because she … Continue reading →

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WINDOW TO (AN)OTHER WORLD

Posted on September 28, 2017 by

A Daily Post Photo Challenge – inspired by a recent accidental photo taken from a Chicago hotel room window…   Dusk nosedives, hits street below Twilight flaunts a brave new world Should I stay or should I go?  

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A ROSE PETAL, A BOY SOLDIER, and LEMON CAKE…

Posted on September 18, 2017 by

What’s the connection? The book launch of LOST BOYS, a middle grade historical fiction novel by début author (and friend) Darcey Rosenblatt. LOST BOYS is a captivating coming-of-age story of friendship, hardship, and hope. Twelve-year-old Reza is an Iranian boy … Continue reading →

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JELLIES vs. WELLIES – An Elemental Conundrum

Posted on August 9, 2017 by

There’s a jelly near my welly Is it a he or she? Not the welly, but the jelly, Either way, I’ll flee! But wait…

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HIGHLAND HIGH-JINX

Posted on August 3, 2017 by

With the weather taking a turn, I ditched the broom and opted for United Airlines. Once we reached our cruising altitude, the skies turned friendly, reflecting the lovely crew members’ cordiality, making my journey to Scotland if not completely comfortable … Continue reading →

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iConic BRIDGE – Can U Guess?

Posted on July 10, 2017 by

Not yet? How about now?

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A NOTEWORTHY DRIVE BY SHOOTING

Posted on July 4, 2017 by

Ready, aim, fire! It’s no use taking careful aim, though. By the time I catch my subject dead center between the crosshairs, it’s too late – a blip in the landscape – gone faster than you can say, “Gotcha!” Snap … Continue reading →

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