Travel & self discovery. Art & PTSD I’m finding home

It’s Friday night, for some this is a great night to go out with friends, have a drink, dance and just enjoy the evening. So I had to share this song, because it gets me up and dancing in a Read more

The mix of cultures is one of the reasons I chose this band to be in my collection. Although I have to say I particularly love the voice of Iarla-o-lionaird. When I listen to the blending of cultural music, I Read more

When the sun warms my skin, the breeze moves my hair and there is good music playing in my ears, life is good. Summer, my favorite time of year. Yesterday, to add more beauty to the day, I was invited Read more

I’t Monday morning, another beautiful day her in Ecuador, I hope you are also enjoying a beautiful summer day wherever you are. Today is a music day, introducing “Baka Beyond”. It is a quiet day, there is really no news Read more

For many years, until very recently actually, I was uncomfortable looking in the mirror. I always felt the person looking back was not accurate representation of who I was. In the same way, how I felt when I was dancing, Read more

This is the second time writing this story, as the saving I did intermittently while working on it failed and the whole story was gone when I went for another video link. I almost threw my iPad out the door…..all Read more

Over the last few days, I have felt an uneasiness I cannot explain which began after speaking to someone about my book. There was a young woman here who spoke English and so for me this was a real treat, Read more

Heading in one direction while surfing the web, I stumbled upon this…. I was in a bit of downer this morning, not really sure why, it was just like that. I decided to walk into town, get some snacks and Read more

I was gone for 4 days when I went to Cotacachi for the weekend. The dogs here are survivors, so of course they would be fine, but still I worry about all things feeling responsible for these beings who normally Read more

I spent last weekend in a gated community in Cotacachi, something I have not done previously. I kind of felt as though I was in prison, easy access denied unless you have a key. I wonder at the necessity of Read more