I think that I’ve told this story before, but for those who missed it, I’ll repeat it since it’s short. One day, many years ago, a librarian at our small public librarian told me she was always interested to see what I checked out – that I had a varied and interesting taste in books….
I am a lover of solitude. Right now, I am sitting quietly in my house. My family is out and about while I sit and have my afternoon tea. I love my family, but I also love quite time. I’ve never been one to be in the center of activity – rather, I’d prefer to…
After spending a week hiking in the Canadian Rockies, I feel primed to keep at it. So, last night I went hiking with my oldest son who is extending his break between his Master’s and PhD programs. He studied up until mid-July, took his test, and now is on hiatus for an additional week beyond…
“No one ever talks about it,” said the mom. “It is frustrating and lonely.” She insinuated that she did not know what to do or how to parent her son, whose needs were beyond the scope of “normal.” “My girls,” she stated, “are so different, so easy.” “Once you find resources, and supportive people, it…
Today is Slice of life Tuesday. My family and I are headed back from a trip to Banff in Alberta, Canada. It was a great trip, one the I am happiest to have had the presence of all three of my adult and, almost adult, young men with us. All five of us agree that…
On vacation, you’re lucky if you can figure out where the locals eat. We think we found such a place this past week on our trip to Banff, Alberta, Canada. We followed the recommendations of a man we met while standing in line for a shuttle bus ticket to Moraine Lake. He was from Calgary….
Bow River Valley Deck of the interpretive center at the end of the Gondola. You can then hike to the comic Ray station seen on the peak in the background. All photos copyright by Carol Labuzzetta, 2019. Please do not duplicate in any form without permission. Thank you!
We’ve been very lucky to visit some places in the world with very beautiful clear turquoise blue water. Until this week, Bermuda held the place in my heart that had the bluest, most clear, and beautiful water. I have to admit there are sentimental reasons for these feelings too. I’ve been to Bermuda three times…