Kiwis and Fairy Bread

22 -23 June 2024 For the third time in 20 months, Mike and I are in England. This time with our son Ben, our daughter Emily and her husband David. In a few days we will celebrate the 90th birthday of Mike’s mom. But before traveling up to Glossop for the celebrations, we are spending a few days in London. I had forgotten what a fun city this. We are already having a great time. I still marvel at plane travel. In a mere near six and a half hours we crossed the Atlantic Ocean. Seeing both sunset and sunrise… Read more

4-8 April 2024 It has been an unusual week in the Northeastern United States. A week when two geological occurrences brought its citizens together. Conversations amongst friends and strangers all began with “Did you feel? Did you see? Where were you? Is everything OK?” For once we were all bonded by experiences beyond our control. Experiences for which no harm was done, no people hurt. Where no one could doubt the scientific facts, nor the spiritual feeling of awe. It was refreshing. For years and decades hence we will all look back on this week. And remember. On 4 April… Read more