by Lisa McFarland | Jan 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Pre-COVID I used to regularly travel for work. Sometimes I flew, but often I took Amtrak. I loved Amtrak. I would sit in the quiet car, work while moving and simultaneously see the towns pass by my window one by one. I loved the personality of each town and city,...
by Lisa McFarland | Jan 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Continuing on the singing car theme, Zach’s ears must have been ringing when I blogged yesterday on the “Happy Birthday” rounds we have been singing in the evenings (35,000 ish times since COVID.) Last night while on our usual drive, it had been quiet for a few...
by Lisa McFarland | Jan 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Last night I drove Zach (son) around in the car for roughly two hours after my work day ended. Since he can’t leave the house and risk COVID exposure I started doing this back in March just to give him a change of scenery. Zach spends his days home, but he knows that...
by Lisa McFarland | Jan 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
I am an early morning walker, and have been for years. As part of my preparation for the day, I like to get three or four miles in along the streets outside my home or anywhere if I am traveling. I have noticed many scents in the environment: A clothes dryer putting...
by Lisa McFarland | Jan 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
A friend of mine and I were sharing our mutual appreciation for being in nature. We talked about solitude and how we both need and value our time alone. A few minutes into the conversation I realized our shared love of the outdoors and physical activity are the same....
