Dublin and Moher

Angie Adventure, Appreciation, Blessed, Escape, Gratitude, Ireland, Journey, Luck, Memories, Moments, Open Mind, Opportunity, Peace, Road Trip, Spontaneity, Travel, Vacation, Wishing Leave a Comment

“Travel doesn’t become an adventure until you leave yourself behind.” ~Marty Rubin Dear Universe, I have long dreamed of traveling to Ireland.  And when the plan was made, everyone told me the same thing. I would love Ireland.  The Irish people would greet us with open arms.  Ireland is beautiful. And from the moment we arrived at the airport, I …

Full Bloom

Angie Comfort, Escape, Joie de Vivre, Joy, Letting Go, Passion, Peace, Positive, Relaxation, Release, Spring, Summer 2 Comments

“Deepest joy is like a flower….beautiful in essence.” ~Tony Samara Dear Universe, I have discovered—or rather re-discovered—something about myself. I like gardening.  Specifically, I like planting flowers, caring for them and watching them bloom. Years ago, I would plant flowers in the spring and tend to them.  I always enjoyed it.  I don’t know why I forgot that. Life can …

Island Exploration

Angie Adventure, Balance, Escape, Fun, Gratitude, Journey, Martha's Vineyard, Peace, Relaxation, Spontaneity, Spring, Travel, Writing Leave a Comment

“Come without a map. Explore… and draw your own map.”  ~Stephen King Dear Universe, On Sunday I had the chance to do a little island exploring. Into the car I went with two fellow writers, each of us bringing cameras and an open mind. As we drove through the windy roads we took in the beautiful Vineyard landscapes—lush green fields, …

Near or Far: Go, See and Do

Angie Adventure, Appreciation, Breathe, Escape, Fun, Going Out, Gratitude, Inspiration, Joie de Vivre, Journey, Joy, Martha's Vineyard, Open Mind, Opportunity, Roll With It, Spontaneity, Travel, Writing Leave a Comment

“Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.” ~Terry Pratchett Dear Universe, It’s been a couple of busy weeks. It …

Holy Hallmark!

Angie Believe, Comfort, Entertainment, Escape, Faith, Holidays, Hope, Love, Magic, Miracles, Movies, Winter Leave a Comment

Dear Universe, I have a confession.  Don’t judge me.  (Well, I know you won’t.) These past several days I have been sucked into a Hallmark Holiday Movie Marathon. Yes, I said several days.  And yes, I asked you not to judge! How did this happen, you ask? Well, it was the perfect storm of ingredients. This past weekend, I was …

Film Frenzy!

Angie Balance, Entertainment, Escape, Inspiration, London, Movies, Relaxation Leave a Comment

Dear Universe, I love movies.  I love watching them in the theater or in the comfort of my home, in sweats, under blankets. I like watching new films, foreign films, indie films, classic films and just favorite ones that never get old.  I like when friends recommend movies for me too.  (In fact, recently I was on a mission to …

Take a Timeout

Angie Appreciation, Balance, Entertainment, Escape, Letting Go, Shows Leave a Comment

“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Dear Universe, For a while …