Category Archives: My Travels

Austin Weird

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Mary Fran Says

It’s time for another Travel Weird List! You know, when you’re out and about and experiencing a new location and find yourself saying, “Whoa, that was weird!” Because it’s a holiday and you probably have big plans, I’ll keep the … Continue reading →

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Travel Days are the Worst

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Mary Fran Says

Funny, I had to do a search of my site to make sure I hadn’t already posted this blog. Because I think about it EVERY time I go somewhere. Travel Days are the Worst. The Rutger’s Conference was by far … Continue reading →

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A Wee bit o’ Arlen

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Mary Fran Says

Arlen, that’s what the natives say. That’s how it sounded to this visitor, anyway. Pronunciation aside, wow, what a fabulous country! We were in Ireland for nine very full days. Overwhelming–hundreds of photos! I’ve had a few weeks to consider … Continue reading →

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An Irish Weird List 2018

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Mary Fran Says

I am absolutely overwhelmed by all of the fabulous things we did and saw in Ireland. Going through the photos to try and put together a comprehensive blog post proved a bigger challenge than I was up for this Monday … Continue reading →

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Equal Opportunity Exposure

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Mary Fran Says

A few weeks ago, I was on a Carnival cruise from New Orleans to Mexico. Have you cruised? Spent time on a ship sailing south with total strangers? If yes, then you’ll know–Cruise ships are a microcosm of anatomy on parade. Not … Continue reading →

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Coming soon…

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Mary Fran Says

I discussed my blog with people at the writers’ conference last week. “I blog every Monday,” I bragged. But this is the second week in a row that Monday has been missed. Ever diligent, Tuesday it is. My head is aswirl … Continue reading →

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I get it

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Mary Fran Says

I will turn 50 in October of 2016. Dave and I will celebrate our 30th anniversary in August of that same year. Big celebrations deserve big plans, right? I love to travel. He loves to travel. I love to fly. … Continue reading →

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Bizcation

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Mary Fran Says

My husband and I recently took a “bizcation,” a vacation built around a business trip. He had to go to High Point, North Carolina for the furniture market. I was promised “beach” so I tagged along. As you may or … Continue reading →

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The Arts are Alive — and Loud

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Mary Fran Says

I don’t mean for my blog to become a travelogue of my weekend escapades, but I’m doing such cool stuff, I want to share! Friday, April 11, I attended the Spring Art Scene in downtown Rockford. They could not have … Continue reading →

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Bahamian Rhapsody

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Mary Fran Says

This time last week I was in the future. Really, it was Florida, and then the Bahamas, but it was a physical glimpse into what’s coming… eventually… I promise. Upon arrival in Orlando, we walked the half mile from the … Continue reading →

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