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Posted on29 May 202217 June 2022Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Welcome to America, again

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I am home in America, again. Yes, it feels like just yesterday that I was leaving, and now I am back. I had always planned…

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Posted on7 February 202227 February 2022Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Home and heartbroken

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I arrived home in Scotland yesterday, a month later than my initial plan. Home, and heartbroken… My holiday was meant to be a wonderfully happy…

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Posted on21 January 202220 February 2022Health & Wellness

Escaping the plague

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It was inevitable, as they say. COVID19 has come home. I mean, it’s not come to my home, but it came to my youngest sister’s…

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Posted on11 January 202220 February 2022Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

To move a mountain

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Winter in The Homeland means snow. Some years, it means more snow than others. And this year is one of the “more snow” years. Indeed,…

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Posted on28 December 202120 January 2022Fitness & Exercise

Running in a winter wonderland

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And that, my friends, is another annual running goal met with success! Every mile I run for the rest of the year is gravy. And…

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Posted on25 December 202120 January 2022Everyday Life

Christmas in Cle Elum

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I have enjoyed a nice, relaxing Christmas in Cle Elum with my parents. And I have to say, it’s been wonderful, although not a typical…

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Posted on15 December 202130 December 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Home for the holidays

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I’m home! After 856 days away, I have finally returned home to hug my parents. (Real hugs are way better than proxy hugs!) I began…

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Posted on15 August 201916 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

My 2019 Homeland Holidays

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I have been off on my Homeland Holidays the last couple of weeks, and am now home in Scotland settling back into my daily routine.…

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Posted on19 June 20183 February 2022Travels, Adventures & Explorations

All holidays must come to an end

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And with that, my Homeland Holidays have come to an end. Yes, after two (and a bit) weeks in America, I am now back in Scotland; back…

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Posted on14 June 201830 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

The spirit of wild horses

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Today was another wonderful day of enjoying my Homeland Holiday. This time, it started with a drive to Vantage to visit the Wild Horses Monument with my Daddy. Although, the…

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Posted on6 June 201830 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Climbing Manastash

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This morning started a bit earlier than normal, as it was an adventure day with my Daddy and my Goddaughter, Virginia. The adventure? Climbing Manastash…

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Posted on29 September 201718 October 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Exploring the past: Greenwood Cemetery

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I spent a bit of time exploring the “old” Cle Elum cemetery when I was in the Homeland this summer. And in doing so (and talking…

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Posted on27 August 201729 July 2021Everyday Life

Summer reunions in the Homeland

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One of the great things about my American holidays this year has been the reunions. Each of my three weekends has brought another group together, which means…

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Posted on26 August 201729 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Caching up with Parker and Haden

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Holidays to the Homeland means time with my nieces and nephews. I treasure that time as it allows me to catch up with what everyone is…

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Posted on24 August 201729 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Caching up on the Old Highway

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Before my trip to the Homeland, I checked out the local geocaches to see what new adventures I could enjoy. That’s when I found that there…

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Posted on21 August 201729 July 2021Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Casting shadows as the sun disappears

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Today was one of those “once in a lifetime” moments that I hope (and expect!) will happen more than once in my lifetime: A total eclipse…

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Posted on13 August 201729 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A Sunday hike to Pete Lake

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I always knew how lucky I was to grow up in the beauty of Upper Kittitas County. I loved that I could escape into the woods…

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Posted on9 August 201729 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Child at play

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I’m in my Homeland for three weeks and that means I’m ready for some playtime! This is my first visit home since my Daddy’s 70th birthday party and…

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Posted on2 December 201424 July 2021Everyday Life

Vintage smiles

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Some of you may know that I am really a big fan of vintage clothing. And that I have slowly been acquiring my Mum’s old…

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Posted on23 November 201424 July 2021Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Surprise!

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Greetings from America! Are you surprised to read that? Well, you should be since very few people knew about my trip. I mean, even my…

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