That's sarcasm, of course. Another reason to be happy we're not traveling right now. #lookingonthebrightside
My First Foreign Translation Rights Book Contract is Signed!
At the end of last year, I received an email from an unknown person claiming to be an agent representing the rights of a South Korean publisher. They were interested in purchasing the Korean translation rights for my book, Confessions of a Middle-Aged Runaway. At first, I thought it was a scam and pretty much … Continue reading My First Foreign Translation Rights Book Contract is Signed!
Looking on the Bright Side of the Travel Ban
Not being able to travel right now because of COVID-19 can be heartbreaking for some. For others, it can be cause for anger, frustration, inconvenience, and cabin fever. I thought I would try to lighten things up with a little humor. At least we don't have to put up with the fool in front of … Continue reading Looking on the Bright Side of the Travel Ban
Travel Ban Keeping You From Running Away? Runaway Song No. 3
We're all kind of locked down right now with COVID-19, so we can't literally run away. We'll have to think of other ways of doing it, like through music. Here's Runaway Song No. 3.
COVID-19: Flying Without a Pilot
It's a crazy time. All over the world, people are dealing with the unfamiliar territory of COVID-19, and the barrage of news and information surrounding it. With the slow response from the U.S. administration in the early days of the outbreak, it felt at times like flying in an airplane without a pilot. At times … Continue reading COVID-19: Flying Without a Pilot
Get Outside to Lose Your Funk
Alicia Robertson of Lemonade Life has a great post about getting rid of your funk by going outdoors. You can find it here. Since I have a large dog that needs a lot of exercise, we get outside every day. It's my sanity saver.
Why We Travel
I love this quote but I also think that sometimes we travel to escape life. And that's okay.
Travel to See the Differences
Street Performer in Madrid, Spain I really like this post from Kim McKinney of In the Box, Out of the Box about the differences you see when you travel. That's one of the things I love about travel: the way it opens you up to new experiences, new sights, different food, architecture, and ways of … Continue reading Travel to See the Differences
Vacation–What Does Financial Stability Have to Do With it?
There's always a way. If you think you can't afford a vacation, get creative. I sold my house to finance my motorhome travels. Work overtime, get a second job, sell stuff you don't need, give up Starbucks--whatever will put a few extra dollars in your bank account. Then just go.
Another Runaway Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_HlPboLRL8 Another Runaway song, this one more recent than the last one I posted.
