2014: Just A Number?

The New Year is already hours old in Australia and coming quickly to friends in Europe.

I am thinking in terms of  retrospective. How did I get here and where am I going? What started the writing/ blogging life?

In first grade it was “The Busy Bee” poem, published on the ditto machine by Mr. Polakis. I can’t even recall the stories I wrote for the High School paper… Somehow, I lost my way in college (so many of us did in the ‘70’s– ;)). And then, ‘grown-up’ voices whispered about practicality and a degree in social work followed.

Fast forward to 12/31/13…a dozen years volunteering for community newspapers and over the last fourteen months, attempting a freelance business launch and helping out local organizations and individuals with photography services. Recently I decided to add travel writing and photography to my repertoire– with stories about Minneapolis and Asheville, NC, St Augustine & Tarpon Springs, FL and Rte 61 Minnesota.

Pelican kitsch

Capt. Andy Galliano, Grand Isle, LA

Tarpon Springs nightfall

North Loop Gallery Minneapolis

Mississippi

It really is all about soldiering on, and capturing moments. Here’s to the next 12 months!

P.S. I just applied for an assistant Travel Writer position– I never get my hopes up these days– but it would be exciting to get a chance!