We have been moving a bit more quickly than we are used to and staying in more hotels. As many parents know, hotels with a big family, equals a lot of shushing! I have a tendency to worry a great …
The Ins and Outs of Real Estate
As a Realtor, I find it hard not to fixate on real estate in certain cities that we visit. Amsterdam was one of those places. Stunning, varied architecture lines every canal as people from almost …
When Pulling Up the Anchor Is Not a Good Idea
We have been drifting these past two weeks. Why? Because we believed we were too busy to set our anchors in each new place and we lost our sense of direction. At home, we knew the things that anchored …
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What Fraulein Maria Can Teach You About Life
I will never forget the first time I watched The Sound of Music. Our “Fraulein Maria’s” name was Melissa and she took us to the drive-in. She knew it would be a late night so we had our pajamas on and …
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How to Grow Patience
As we set out for a morning at the Etruscan Tombs in Cerveteri, outside Rome, our excitement was high as we have heard many tales of these haunting archeological wonders. Almost as soon as we set out, …
Do You Have All the Answers?
What is the answer? I know the answer! You got four out of five answers correct! Answer me! Did you answer the question? Many chapters in my life have been about learning, knowing and bestowing …
