New Name. New Site. Same Me.

New Name. New Site. Same Me.

"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination." ~ Jimmy Dean Cha-Cha-Changes Change while at times can be incredibly scary is something I tend to embrace and welcome. With the changing of seasons and whether, I tend to look at it as new beginnings. [...]

Wanderlusting: Coronado

Wanderlusting: Coronado

"The ocean is a mighty harmonist." ~ William Wordsworth Most Favorite-ist Place If I had to pick a favorite place in San Diego it would have to be Coronado. As a history and royal buff, I had heard of this resort town and the rumored connection between Wallis Simpson and the Prince of Wales at [...]

Wanderlusting: Summer in The Concrete Jungle

Wanderlusting: Summer in The Concrete Jungle

"Aaah, summer - that long anticipated stretch of lazy, lingering days, free of responsibility and rife with possibility. It's a time to hunt for insects, master handstands, practice swimming strokes, conquer trees, explore nooks and crannies, and make new friends." ~ Darell Hammond Summer has arrived in the Concrete Jungle I can finally say spring summer [...]

Wanderlusting: Love Locks

Wanderlusting: Love Locks

"True love stories never have endings." ~ Richard Bach Symbolism  Locks are symbolic for many reasons. They are solid, all but impermeable without a key. You have to make a concerted effort to break a lock, and even then it isn't easy unless you have something like bolt cutters. And who walks around with those? [...]

Wanderlusting: Pumpkin Picking

Wanderlusting: Pumpkin Picking

"When the seasons shift, even the subtle beginning, the scent of a promised change, I feel something stir inside me. Hopefulness? Gratitude? Openness? Whatever it is, it's welcome." ~ Kristin Armstrong  Where are you Autumn? (Why can't I find thee?) To soon? Bonus points if you know what song I just quoted changed. While Autumn [...]