One last set of photos from Artland in Edinburgh - and probably my favorite installation - Weeping Girls. This one caught you almost by surprise, you walk down the path and suddenly you see the first...
Happy Monday. Im enjoying a rare (for me) long weekend at home. It feels amazing to sleep in my own bed and not be worried about packing a bag for at least a week. I spent a good share of the day Sat...
Last Friday I posted one of the photos I took at Arthurs Seat in Edinburgh and Tezzie mentioned it made her think of "Running Up that Hill" by Kate Bush. I love that song and have now spent t...
As we started to drive into Artland, Joanna told me to get my camera ready, because the first installation would take my breath away. She was right!I dont know how to describe it - but for a minute I...
The very best part of my trip to Scotland happened on Saturday, the one sunny day I experienced there, when I took the train to Edinburgh to meet up with the very lovely Joanna (aka RMontalban) and h...
On Fridays I share a song that caught my attention. A lyric or line that made me stop and think, inspired me, or caused me to see something in a new way. I hope youll play along and share songs that ...
I may have gotten a bit lucky in Glasgow last week. It seemed as if it rained most of the day, but 3 out of the 4 evenings after work it was clear enough I was able to stroll around the city center a...
My week in Scotland literally flew by. There was rain, lots of work, long walks each evening and the chance to meet up with friends. It was just enough of a taste to help me know I want to go back ag...
On Fridays I share a song that caught my attention. A line or lyric that made me stop and think, inspired me, or caused me to see something in a new way. I hope youll play along and share songs that ...
Im in Glasgow this week - but since work is keeping me busy, I thought Id share a few photos I took on a walk through my neighborhood in Istanbul of a few things that caught my eye. First up, one of ...
This photo is a fail - an attempt at capturing the light coming in through a tunnel as a passenger in a car. The photo may be a fail - but it isnt a bad representation of how the last week has left m...
This post is probably more for my mom than anyone else. She always likes to be able to see where her chicks live, so one Sunday I took a walk in my neighborhood in Istanbul and took a few photos to g...
I dont know about you, but Im struggling to get going today, so while I try and get my life organised for a busy last week at home, here are a few photos I took in Sultanahmet (the old city) in Istan...
Ive been back home in Utah for a few days now, Im finally back on the right time zone (which means Im ready to hit the late show for Hunger Games, sis!) In Utah I live in a very quiet suburb - up awa...
Istanbuls historic Sirkeci Train Station was once home to the Orient Express, and while Im not up on all of the history of the station, it was a must see for one of my colleagues so when he wanted to...
On Fridays I share a song that made me stop and think. A lyric that made me suddenly realize something new, inspired me, or caused me to look at something differently.This weeks song came to me court...
The market around the New Mosque was just closing up as we walked past, people were stil lingering and getting in a few last purchases while the vendors packed up at the end of what must have been a ...
This weekend finally brought a bit of time away from the office. I hit the Old City both Friday and Saturday - I wandered around just enough that the maze of streets is starting to make a tiny bit of...
In an attempt to get back to one of my great loves (and the original inspiration for this blog) on Fridays Im sharing a song I heard during the week where the lyrics made me stop and think. A lyric t...
On my last day of vacation here, I looked out and realized the tree in my back yard was blooming. I grabbed my camera and started shooting. Is there anything that beats that first glimpse of spring?L...
In mid-February, after several months of working 80-90 hour weeks, my project was getting very close to the deadline. We were all exhausted, but moved operations from Istanbul to Lausanne and kept pu...
Ive decided that on Fridays Im going to get back to one of my great loves - music and lyrics. Im going to share a song a lyric from the week that made me stop and think. Ive always found there is inc...
Thanks for all your ideas on how to get my blogging motivation back - Im still struggling, but Im determined to put your advice to work - and Im starting by just doing it. Im going to blog and get my...
I seem to have lost my blogging mojo... I took a break so I could keep up at work, and then because I was on vacation and now Im struggling to get back in the swing of things. What did you do the las...
Yesterday I carefully packed my bags, said my goodbyes and headed to the airport.After four hours I was back home with a new set do tickets to try the whole thing over again today.Luckily they found ...
Way back before my vacation I shared some of the details of my slumber party with my niece, but because Im an equal opportunity aunt, I decided I also needed some one-on-one time with my nephew. Sinc...
Im just back from vacation and serious digital detox - 3 weeks with no work, limited wifi access; I feel like a new woman. I spent time reading, shopping, catching up with friends and fami...
Friday was the big slumber party. Just me and my niece for the entire night. We saw our first 3D movie together, not sure how Ive missed the entire 3D craze, but based on my viewing of "Puss in B...
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