Category Archives: 2015 Trip

In May of 2013, based on my medical condition and the large tumor growing in my abdomen, my doctor told me that I most probably would not live to the end of 2013, and definitely not until December 2015. If … Continue reading →

I arrived back home on Monday, November 16th, after being on the road since July 10th. It was a wonderful expedition and I am so grateful I was able to take another trip including attending the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. … Continue reading →

On my way home to south Florida, I stopped in Melbourne, Florida, to attend the Native Rhythms Festival so that I could see my friends that participate at the event, and also to hear the wonderful, talented musicians that perform, … Continue reading →

I only have wifi on my phone so this is a short post. I’m back in Florida, will visit friends and attend the Native Rhythms Flute Festival on my way home. I will write stories I am behind on since … Continue reading →

Here is a link to photos I have taken at Homestead Heritage near Waco, Texas. The addition to the cafe is new, when I was here in August it was still under construction.The construction was all done with cedar from … Continue reading →

I posted an album with the photos I took in Granbury this past weekend, both during the hot air balloon event and also exploring Granbury. After I left Albuquerque on Monday, I drove straight through to Granbury, Texas, so I … Continue reading →

After being in Albuquerque since the beginning of September, volunteering at the Balloon Fiesta office, and also helping with Pilot Registration a few days before Fiesta begins, now is the official start of the Balloon Fiesta. Thankfully, I was given … Continue reading →

As I volunteer and crew for pilots before Fiesta begins on October 3rd, I will add interesting stories and photos to the end of this story. I arrived in Albuquerque on September 1st, and since then I have been keeping … Continue reading →

I left Waco on Thursday, August 27th, and headed towards New Mexico, taking scenic back roads that I have not previously been on in order to make the trip more memorable and hopefully see interesting things along the way. I … Continue reading →

After I left Sue’s house near Fort Worth, I spent the weekend in a campground at Lake Whitney near Waco. It was so quiet and peaceful. This campground was closed for two months due to the flooding from the abundance … Continue reading →

On Monday, I arrived at my friend Sue’s house, near Fort Worth, Texas, to stay with her and her husband Mark for a few days. I always enjoy my visit with them. I mentioned to Mark some of the things … Continue reading →

I created an album of pictures I have taken during this week long event. Here is a link to all of the albums I have posted since 2011, or you can go to the Photo Gallery tab on my website. … Continue reading →

I left home on Friday, July 10th, and I drove about 300 miles. I kept driving into intermittent pockets of heavy rain, sometimes while the sun was shining. I got to see full arc rainbows twice. I love seeing rainbows, … Continue reading →

Despite everything happening in my life and the life of those close to me, I very seldom get overwhelmed, depressed, or have emotional meltdowns. When they do happen to me, it’s usually only for perhaps 10 or so minutes and … Continue reading →

Not much has been happening since I wrote about my time at Arnold’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in May. Mostly, I have been reading books and getting together with friends for lunch. I did buy a different laptop, it has Windows … Continue reading →