Why Once a Time a Time?
I’ve always done a lot of thinking - and a lot of remembering - in this brain of mine. I share the fruits of that thinking most effectively in writing, often in the form of stories.
When I was a little girl, before I’d learned the art of writing, however, I would avail the adults in my life with my stories and I’d begin with the (obviously misheard but adorably uttered) words, “Once a Time a Time…”
Category Archives: Memories
Playa del Carmen: A Retrospective – Day 4
Memories of August 10, 2016 – Wednesday morning was here – time to catch the bus to Chichén Itzá with about 50 other tourists. We boarded our very comfortable air conditioned coach and headed off through the Mexican countryside. The … Continue reading
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Playa del Carmen: A Retrospective – Day 3
Memories of 8/9/16 – Tuesday was a low-key day at the resort. Another lovely breakfast buffet where the choices never ceased to end, followed by a bit more exploring. Now that we had our bearings, we became aware of opportunities … Continue reading
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Playa del Carmen: A Retrospective – Day 2
By this day last year, we’d settled in and recovered from “travel day weariness.” We were excited to get out and about to explore this wonderful resort and all it had to offer! Memories of 8/8/16 – As I look … Continue reading
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Playa del Carmen: A Retrospective
It was our distinct pleasure and privilege to be treated to a family vacation last year to Playa del Carmen, Mexico by my wonderful and generous mother-in-law, Sharon. I haven’t shared many photos from that thrill-of-a-lifetime adventure, but this week, … Continue reading
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Baking Up Some Personal Growth
Once a time a time, a young girl grew up in a house with a mom, a dad, a slew of siblings and a widowed grandma. Every Friday, that industrious grandma would bake loaves of her signature bread (also known … Continue reading
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