Every February for many years, my dad and Uncle Dave made the long journey half way around the globe from the east coast of the USA to Thailand to visit with their brother, Richard. Daddy-O, Uncle Dave, and Uncle Richard are all deceased now, along with their three sisters. The first to go was Aunt Ginny. She was in her thirties when she suddenly left her earthly body, husband, and three children. My sister and I tried to reach Aunt Ginny (and our deceased dog) through our ow

I had to leave Crete; it was time. The 90-day Visa limit would be over soon. Originally, I had planned to travel to Tanzania. My host’s parents were ill in India, though, and she needed to be there for them (not hosting me :). Then, Niko, who was in Athens, said he’d be traveling to Bali mid-January. “I’ll travel to Bali with you,” I had joyfully said. Then Niko decided to stay with his family in Athens. I went onto TrustedHousesitters.com and found a ten-day cat-sitting job

The long title is due to this blog being long overdo. I apologize for that. First, my bruised ego stood in the way. Then, my insistent muse took over (my life). I am not complaining. Together, they were like my humbling lover (softening fertile ground and planting seeds) and my midwife (helping grow and push new life out, into the world). Still, it's been a while since my last blog. We (my ego, muse, and I) are now having a more balanced relationship, and I can answer the que