Why summer, if not for spending long, lazy afternoons in a gently swinging hammock, absorbed in one great book after another? Especially when those books hold a universe of magic, mystery, adventure, play, romance, reflection, or simplicity – the very essence of summer. Here are a few summer books for boomers worth rereading. Timeless treasures, reading pleasures . . . Magic […]
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iFLY, youFLY at iFLY Indoor Skydiving Seattle
Suited up, ready for my first iFLY Indoor Skydiving moment, I approach the doorway with apprehension. Despite the brief training and pep talk from our iFLY instructor, despite watching others soar before me, despite my outward bravado, there’s no way to know the feeling of skydiving until taking the plunge. I step forward. Arms across […]
Seattle Opera Ring 2013
Seattle Opera Ring 2013. I did it! I just made it through my first complete performance of Richard Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen – a four-opera heroic epic. With great thanks to the vision of Speight Jenkins, General Director; Asher Fisch, Conductor; Stephen Wadsworth, Director; and Thomas Lynch, Set Designer . . . Summarizing the […]
Seafair: Seattle’s Favorite Summer Festival
Since the 1950’s, Seafair has ruled as Seattle’s favorite summer festival spanning several weeks. For most Seattleites, Seafair traditions include the Blue Angels, hydroplane races on Lake Washington and the Torchlight Parade. Even smaller neighborhood events like the Milk Carton Derby at Green Lake and the Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival are all part of […]
O is for Orlando
Photo courtesy of Best of WDW – flickr In keeping with the spirit of yesterday’s post, N is for Never Never Land, today we move forward to O is for Orlando.While planning a business trip to Florida’s, “The City Beautiful,” I considered extending my stay for a visit to “Mickey’s House,” Walt Disney World. But I […]
L is for London
Photo courtesy of TJ Morris – flickr “What? You’ve never been to London?” my world traveler friend Margaret exclaimed. “That’s not right. We have to change that.” I like how she thinks. Photo courtesy of Gabriel Villena – flickr So how would I do London on a future visit? Apart from planning to visit the […]
H is for Hot Air Ballooning in Provence
Photo courtesy of carolynconner – flickr Have you ever wanted to ride a breeze from the basket of a hot air balloon? Drifting across desert landscapes, rising above mountains or hovering over the lavender fields of Provence? Photo courtesy of Eric Lim Photography – flickr No doubt my own dream of far-flung adventures began in […]
B is for Biking the Backroads of Provence
Photo courtesy of Ell Brown, flickr Peddling a bike on a leisurely ride through the back roads of Provence sounds like a slice of heaven, doesn’t it? No crowds, no deadlines, no hurry . . . Just riding along from village to village, stopping only to quench your thirst, take in the scents and colors […]
A is for Aurora Borealis
Photo courtesy of Beverly & Pack, flickr Now I’ve done it. I just signed up for the April 2013 A – Z Blogging Challenge. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the challenge, the idea is to post on your blog six days a week during the month of April. We get Sundays off […]
Top Stress-Busters for Boomer Women Business Travelers
Photo courtesy of flickr – fechi fejardo You arrive at the airport to catch an early morning flight for an important business meeting in a different city. The flight, however, is delayed, kicking your stress level up a notch. You decide to grab a bite to eat before boarding but your healthy eating options are […]