Shortly after my husband and I retired from the military in 2010, we treated ourselves to a couple of ATVs as a gift to ourselves. I got a Arctic Cat XC 450 and my husband got a Honda 700xx. We spent a lot of time on the trails and were thankful that we had an ATV … More ATVing at Jericho Mountain State Park in New Hampshire (2015)
Recently, we started decorating our walls with memories of our marriage, our travels, our love. I made a realization while perusing my digital photos for wall art. I noticed that my husband and I had not taken a real vacation since our five year anniversary trip to Jamaica in 2012. Lee had grown tired of … More Our Dream Beach Trip on the Florida Coast (2014)
The Lord’s Prayer The Lord’s Prayer I Prayed at San Felipe de Neri Parish Before Everything Changed (March 6, 2013) Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name;thy kingdom come;thy will be done;on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our trespasses,as we forgive those who trespass … More Divinely Protected: The Lord’s Prayer I Prayed at San Felipe de Neri Parish in Albuquerque, New Mexico Before Everything Changed (March 6, 2013)
📍: Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area “Hapuna Beach is consistently ranked among the ‘world’s best beaches’ for a good reason.” “One of Hawaii’s – and the world’s – most iconic beaches, Hapuna Beach is consistently ranked among the ‘world’s best beaches’ for a good reason. Hapuna offers some of the best conditions for swimming, bodyboarding, … More Hapuna Beach State Park, Island of Hawaii (2011)
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📍: ‘Akaka Falls State Park, Near Hilo, Island of Hawaii “Pleasant self-guided walk through lush tropical vegetation to scenic vista points overlooking the cascading Kahuna Falls and the free-falling ‘Akaka Falls, which plunges 442 feet into a stream-eroded gorge. The 0.4-mile loop footpath requires some physical exertion. (65.4 acres)” –Division of State Parks Videos of … More ‘Akaka Falls State Park, Island of Hawaii (2011)
📍: Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park | Park Brochure Kealakekua Snorkeling Tours: Climb aboard the Fair Wind II for a scenic cruise along the shores south of Kona to historic Kealakekua Bay. Jump into the pristine tropical waters of Kealakekua Bay, considered the best snorkeling site in all of Hawai’i. –Fair Wind Big Island Ocean Guides … More Snorkeling at the Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park, Island of Hawaii (2011)
ATVing at Jericho Mountain State Park, New Hampshire (June 6, 2011) In 2010, Lee and I brought our ATVs to Jericho Mountain State Park in Berlin, New Hampshire, for our first ride, and we fell in love. By 2011, we both purchased our dream machine for retirement, and we were ready to enjoy what we … More Jericho Mountain State Park and the ATV Rides That Helped Us Survive Rumford, Maine (July 2, 2011)
Jennifer with her mother and brother at Niagara Falls, New York (1974) By Jennifer Norris For as long as I can remember, Niagara Falls has been one of those places I wanted to see with my own eyes. I imagined standing near the water, hearing its power and feeling the mist in the air. Yet … More Niagara Falls, New York: The Place I Always Wanted to Visit—Then I Learned I Had Already Been There (1974)
