Abingdon: Filling in the gaps
While Mike does some research on the computer next to me at the Abingdon Public Library, a fine old building in the historical section of town, I will fill in some of the gaps about our ride from Harrisonburg, in the heart of the Shenandoah, to here, the westernmost section of Virginia, close to the...
From the Shenandoah with love
What a ride it’s been since I last wrote! From Jim Thorpe, in central Pennsylvania, we proceeded south-west, with stops in Pine Grove, Mount Joy and Hanover, PA, then crossed into Maryland where we stayed in lovely, historic Frederick. The very next day we went into Virginia, then West Virginia, crossing the Potomac River, the “Blue Ridge,”...
Adirondack musings
I’m sitting at the Public Library in Lake Pleasant, in the heart of the Adirondacks, and the library folk are indeed most pleasant :-). We’re taking a day off after a couple of big days… We’re almost 300 km from Montreal, which is a measurable percentage of the 1700 or 1800 km to Asheville. A...
The Journey
What does the word Journey evoke in your soul and spirit? For me it is rich with associations. I can feel excitement, anticipation, a sense of opportunity, adventure, challenge, freedom. Maybe there is a little bit of fear in there as well. This adds spice to the mix, and can also serve to increase alertness...
Dancing with the Dark Side
I hope you are having a good summer wherever you are. As I began this post I was winging my way home after a precious and memorable month with my two kids, and theirs, my four grandchildren. We had good weather on the flight, allowing a final glimpse of grandeur of the Austrian alps, the...
