Mom’s putting the laundry away and when I offered to help, she told me to find something else to do. She says the reason all her clothes are dirty is because I jumped on her and left paw prints. I disagree, I think they are fashionable, but if there’s one thing I’ve learned in my short life, it’s when Mom…
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Journal
Vermont Part 1 by Ross
Mom told me to write about Vermont even though she says its her favorite state so far on this trip. She’s busy doing laundry so gave me the computer. I had to get Lark to help me turn it on, but I think I have the hang of it now. Pets aren’t allowed in the laundry and its too…
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The Adirondacks by Cathy
Wilmington, New York offered variety of things to see and do. From Lake Placid and the Olympic training center to waterfalls, gorges, ski resorts and mountains. Because my infusion date occurred while we were there and because New York required me to see a physician before I could have my infusion, two of our days there were spent going back…
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Women’s Rights National Historical Park by Cathy
She was bored. She was tired of corralling children, fixing up a run-down house, overseeing housework and meal prep. How many of us as women have been just plain tired? But, when Elizabeth Cady Stanton got bored, instead of throwing herself into family life, reading a romance novel or finding another creative outlet, she started a Women’s Rights movement. I…
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Lots More Waterfalls by Ross
More waterfalls today! And Lark stayed home so I get to write again. We are now in the Finger Lakes region of New York, east of Niagara Falls. We drove here on Saturday. Its Memorial Day weekend so the campground where we are staying is really crowded. There is no dog park, but a big field where we can run…
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Corning Museum of Glass by Cathy
Because I spent my career in museums, sometimes I can be blasé about them. Visiting one can feel like work as I look to see how exhibits were designed, artifacts displayed, and lighting installed. I am notorious for critiquing labels. I note the cleanliness of restrooms and friendliness of volunteers and staff and the prices and quality of items in…
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