Category Archives: Travel

Part II: Some Travel Advice

Posted on May 16, 2017 by

In the weeks leading up to our Italy trip, Brad and I spent a fair bit of time planning and thinking about the places we wanted to visit. We also chatted with some friends who travel regularly to Italy. Being … Continue reading →

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Part I: My Top 5 Favorites of Italy

Posted on April 25, 2017 by

I told myself I wasn’t going to apologize anymore. But, I must. The last post I wrote was in February, before the Italy trip. Two months have passed. So, I must apologize—especially if you have checked alwaysorange with any regularity, … Continue reading →

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Tuscany Bound!

Posted on February 20, 2017 by

Tomorrow, Brad and I will travel to Europe, specifically Italy, for the first time in our lives. Finally. This has been a dream for a long time. For a husband-and-wife team that loves exploring new places and learning about new … Continue reading →

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5 Favorites about Cruising

Posted on March 4, 2015 by

I feel a tad sheepish writing this post. Last week at this time I was in Grand Turk, enjoying white sand, sunshine, blue skies, and warm temperatures, such a contrast from the snow/slush combination outside my door. I also realize … Continue reading →

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Car Trips and Read-Alouds

Posted on July 13, 2014 by

Need a way to survive long car trips? Read aloud a good story. Case in point: Brad, Anna, and I returned last week from a visit with family in the Midwest. How did we survive 13 hours in the car … Continue reading →

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A Travel Tale, Part II

Posted on March 16, 2014 by

In my previous post, A Travel Tale and a Visit with Grandma, I recounted the hiccups and frustrations of my travel plans as I made my way to California to visit my Grandma. I also alluded to the fact that … Continue reading →

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A Travel Tale and a Visit with Grandma

Posted on March 9, 2014 by

Three Sundays ago, I found myself in LaGuardia’s airport, awaiting a flight that would eventually land me in Fresno, California. Spring Break (still the dead of winter in these parts) started after the last class on Friday, and now I … Continue reading →

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