Category: The Story of Us

Writing From “Hell Froze Over”, Barbados

September 30, 2018

Despite my best intentions and a lovely picture in my head of hopping around the globe with nothing but backpacks and a sense of adventure, not having a local “home” is rough.  That $%^&# is hard work!  If Thailand taught me 1 thing, it was that we need a base of operations.  It could be…

Holetown, Barbados

September 16, 2018

“Ouch!  Direct hit!  Nailed me in the arm!” Me to Evie. We were in a game of dodgeball-lite, using little green apples we found on the beach. Me to Scott, “Incoming on your 8!” He narrowly avoided a lobbed apple from Jack. The beach is a 5-minute walk for our little rental in Holetown Barbados. …

Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Bluenose Inn

August 4, 2018

While listening to Bill play live piano music in an old world lounge in the Bluenose Inn in Bar Harbor on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic, I have certain expectations for how the kids will comport themselves.  I’m normally very liberal with how they go about exploring their world (read: Grandmom suffers regular mini heart…

Great New England Air Show 2018

July 26, 2018

After packing his parachute, he and some of his friends made his way over to the crowd.  The Golden Knights had just opened the 2018 Great New England Air Show by flying the flag during the national anthem followed by an impressive group jump.  He must have been mid to late 20s, dark hair, strong jaw, nice grin. …

Old School Bangkok

July 17, 2018

Scott to me, “Are you sure?  Sometimes you think things are… you know… a great idea but then… you know…   So all I’m asking is, are you sure?”  With enthusiasm, “Yes.  Yes, I’m sure.  This is going to be epic.  Trust me.” We kissed the kids good night, made sure the (well vetted, properly trained…