Category Archives: travel

My New Bike…The Whole World in Front of Me!

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Catherine Hedge

By Celeste Gantz Today I rode my new bicycle.  It’s a cruiser that was used as a rental from our local bike shop, but it’s in top notch shape.  I bought a new helmet and lock. It has regular pedals, … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of the Caribbean

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Catherine Hedge

Imagine getting this picture through your car window! You might enjoy reading about my Epicurean Traveler trip to Aruba!  

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Traveling Times

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Catherine Hedge

June…July…August… We take to the road, sky, sea, and mountains when that old yearning returns.  Every since we were babies, we’ve needed to find out exactly what is on the other side of that door or hidden atop the table. … Continue reading →

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Sea-side

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Catherine Hedge

By Catherine Hedge One of the best aspects of teaching writing is that inspiration flows as much from the students to the teacher as the other way around.  If I challenge the students to do a bit of quick writing … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author Helena P. Schrader

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Catherine Hedge

Our colleague, Charlene Newcomb , author of Men of the Cross has an insightful writer’s flair for interviewing.   What a great piece! I’ll have to read Ms. Schrader’s work, The Knight of Jerusalem. See Char’s interview at : Interview with Author … Continue reading →

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A Fighter’s Long Walk

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Catherine Hedge

Originally posted on What Happens to Us:
It was twenty-four years ago when my mother took her last trip to Great Britain. She has yearned to return, and finally this year, in her 84th year, she convinced us to accompany…

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Travels with Mary, Part 2

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Catherine Hedge

By Catherine Hedge My mother is on a grand new adventure.  Despite health struggles that have her zipping down the hospital hall in  a four-wheeler, we can’t stop her from trying something new.  This very morning, she and her sweetheart … Continue reading →

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