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June 2007
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Home to Taiwan…finally!
Yeesh. We’ve learned our lesson. Never ever take a four am flight when you’re leaving the States to fly back to Asia. We are so incredibly jet-lagged and ass-backwards that we can barely stand. Add 36 hours of flight and travel time to the mix just to get to Bangkok and presto – you have [...]
A Road Trip from Canada to the USA
A personal account of road trippin’ from Ontario, Canada to Iowa, USA. There’s nothing like being out on the open road.
My First Attempt at Painting with Chinese Watercolors
Photo: This is my first attempt at painting with Chinese watercolors. Summer 2004. My Chinese name can be read on the right hand side of the painting from top to bottom. My seal is stamped at the bottom of the painting as is the custom with Chinese artists.
Painting is an art that I never dreamed [...]
A Dream Dress
Chinese Hydrangea, Yang Ming Mountain, Taiwan
Every little girl dreams of their wedding day. Today, I took one step closer to my dream. I bought my wedding dress today.
Although John and I got engaged in Bali last year, I haven’t had family or many friends to share this dream with because I’m so far away from [...]
Happiness Is…
Sorry folks. I can’t even tell you who the photographer is because this was emailed to me. It’s too beautiful not to share. It’s my time for a little cheese just because I’m feeling deliriously happy today.
Beautiful blue skies and golden summer days make me delirious with happiness. I love waking up and knowing that [...]
Happy Birthday Jo Rees!
Our friends should be companions who inspire us, who help us rise to our best.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
Happy Birthday to an extraordinary woman and a terrific friend!
Jo, I’m very, very blessed to have someone like you in my life. Your positive support, your never-ending encouragement and a listening ear are qualities that I [...]
Tubing Today
I am stuck on Laos. It’s quite possibly one of the nicest countries I’ve ever been to. The people are friendly and hospitable. The scenery is untouched and unspoiled. The never-ending range of activities will keep you occupied for weeks. We’re both itching to go back to this captivating country.
We have been told by several [...]
