Category Archives: Vacations/Shore-Side

I had the chance to see Les Miserables when I lived in London what seems like all those years ago, and the fact that I chose not to do so (I had just seen Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens and … Continue reading →

It’s strange. A lot of people say that I’m an excellent writer, but even I – at my best, can’t capture the essence of being home for the holidays for the first time in nearly three years. I can try, … Continue reading →

The day before you leave for a contract is almost as strange as the day you come home from one. As usual I’m consumed with last minute details, almost always convinced that I’ve forgotten something, but over the seasons I’ve … Continue reading →

Living on a ship has given me a whole new appreciation of not collecting ‘stuff’. For most of my life I’ve kept nearly everything. These days though, I come home from a contract and recklessly tear apart my living space, … Continue reading →

It’ hard to adjust to being home when somewhere in the back of you’re mind you’re well aware that you’re only there for a few days. This vacation is only 19 days long (and counting) which means that I barely … Continue reading →

I did not want to go to work tonight, it had been raining all day, it was verging on misty, the wind had only just dropped. What I really wanted was to curl up with my sewing and a hot … Continue reading →

I have been told in the past that I am photogenic. I usually laugh this off and shake my head and give all credit where it is due – to the photographer. That said, the last time I did a … Continue reading →