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Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner
I am an adventure seeking ponderer of the mysteries of the universe, writer of children's books (represented by Stephen Fraser of the Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency), and lover of anything involving armor, archery, or swashbuckling.
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Tag Archives: Scotland
GETTING STONED – A Monolithic Tale
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
HIGHLAND HIGH-JINX
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
BEINN HIANT – My Everest
Highland sheep dotted the roadside under the pre-dawn sky. The velvet canopy looked like flocks of faeries had tossed fistfuls of glitter at the new moon only to have it stashed inside the Big Dipper and then purposefully strewn across the Milky Way by … Continue reading
Posted in ADVENTURES, HOLIDAYS, HUMOR, ROAD TRIP, TRAVEL/PHOTO Themes, VIEW FROM MY SOAP BOX
Tagged adventure, Ardnamurchan, Beinn Hiant, Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner, dp_discover_challenges/mind-the-gap-smitten-kitchen/, dp_photo_challenge/magic, hillwalk in the Scottish highlands, overcoming obstacles, Scotland
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A PRE-HALLOWEEN SCOTTISH TALE
Once the morning sun broke through the clouds, the grey mist pulled back from Glenborrodale’s ragged shoreline’s nooks and crannies. It rose from the loch like a gossamer shade tugged from the edge of a wooded windowsill revealing a beauty distinct to the … Continue reading
GOT BUPKIS?
I do. I got bupkis. I got nada, nix (actually it’s nichts), nothing. I’ve walked the pooches, cleaned the house, done the laundry, and started reading THE GIVER all in an attempt to come up with an idea for today’s … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, blog, Donna Gwinnell Weidner, humor, Inverness, muse, Orkney Attractions, Scotland, writer
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A WEE TASTE OF SCOTLAND
So, there’s a Scottish joke that goes something like this: Angus had just returned from a holiday in Spain. When his friend Hamish asked him how it was, Angus answered,
Posted in ADVENTURES, HUMOR, TRAVEL/PHOTO Themes
Tagged adventure, author, blog, Donna Weidner, Orkney, Ring of Brodgar, Scotland, travel
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MENOPAUSE AND MONKEYS
What do you do at 3:28 AM when you’ve been lying awake since 2:37 AM plagued by tiresome night sweats and listening to your monkey-brain natter on about how you really need to get back to sleep only to have … Continue reading
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Tagged author, blog, Donna Weidner, humor, Loch Ness Monster, menopause, monkeys, Scotland, travel, writer
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