Category Archives: travel

My Pacifiers: I Might Have A Book Problem

Posted on April 7, 2015 by DMW

My husband often teases me about how I can never leave the house without at least two books and a magazine or two. They’re my safety. And it’s always been that way, wherever I go, I have something to read. … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, fiction, Journal, literature, Thoughts, travel | Tagged "being a reader", "being a writer", "being prepared", "road trip", "security blanket", bookaholic, pacifier, reading | Leave a comment

Walking The Halls Of Alcatraz

Posted on October 16, 2014 by DMW

Three months ago, my husband and I visited Alcatraz Island during our San Francisco weekend. I keep trying to think of just one word that describes the experience, but I can’t. I can think of several though: intriguing, surprising, foreboding, … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, History, Thoughts, travel | Tagged "alcatraz island", "Native Americans", "prison break", "whole world away", “San Francisco”, activism, Alcatraz, crime, echoes, ghosts, haunted, prison, tour | Leave a comment

The Stanley Hotel: Ghost Tours And Getting Our Inner Stephen King On

Posted on October 9, 2014 by DMW

Have you ever heard of the Stanley Hotel? You may have, and just didn’t realize it. If you’re not sure, answer the following questions: Are you a fan of Stephen King? Have you ever seen the movie, “The Shining”? Do … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Inspiration, Personal, travel, Writing | Tagged "Estes Park", "ghost tour", "Stanley Hotel", "Stephen King", "The Shining", ghosts, haunted, history, ideas, Thriller | 1 Comment

Estes Park: The Wonder, Beauty And BREAK We (I!) Needed

Posted on September 25, 2014 by DMW

Last week I kidnapped my husband and surprised him with a trip to Estes Park, Colorado. It was a trip for HIM, his surprise. Roy kept insisting the trip was for us, but it really wasn’t. I mean we did … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Inspiration, Life, Love, nature, Personal, Relationships, travel, Writing | Tagged "bed and breakfast", "Estes Park", "Rocky Mountain National Park", elk, getaway, hiking, joy, reconnecting, rejuvenation, relaxation, rest, romance, surprise, tourism, trail, trip, vacation | Leave a comment

How To Plan A Romantic Getaway/Abduction Without Getting Caught In 7 ‘Easy’ Steps

Posted on September 22, 2014 by DMW

Have you ever felt like your relationship is fine, but both you and your spouse need a break from real life, like yesterday? This year has been a hard one for my husband and me. Between house stuff (like a … Continue reading →