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Not long after I’d arrived at St. Vigeon’s, I found myself alone at the homestead. The men, having risen before sunrise, had gone mustering – catching wild cattle for the Darwin export market. My husband and five workmen had set … Continued

Australian Wildfires Rekindle my Memories of the Northern Territory (Thanks to my Readers who suggested this blog series about my life in Australia) News reports of wildfires spreading unspeakable sorrow on the families, wildlife, and landscape of that unique continent … Continued

“Kangaroos snoozing under trees, sea lions basking on beaches, koalas dozing on eucalyptus limbs, and endless white beaches…” stated a recent advertisement for Kangaroo Island in South Australia. Kangaroo Island has been an oasis for flora and fauna, a “Noah’s … Continued

With Revenge in Barcelona being released, I’m devoting this blog to the location where important action scenes take place—Sagrat Cor Cathedral and surrounding park at the top of the Tibidabo Hill overlooking Barcelona. I snapped this photo when Bob and … Continued

New Mexico—Land of Enchantment… ¿Ever Heard of Chimayó? If you answered yes, then maybe you’ve seen the Washington Post article by Irene S. Levine on the Lourdes of America. Or perhaps you’ve admired colorful weavings and rugs designed by the … Continued

Record numbers of viewers watched the final episode, despite the spectacular epic not airing in China. Fans around the globe may have already seen key plot points, not due to Chinese hackers as one might imagine, but as the diligent … Continued