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Guarded

by Judy Schwartz Haley

One of the most precious and valuable benefits of travel is that it takes you out of your comfort zone, and if you’re open to the experience, it provides perspective. Travel teaches us about other cultures, but it also gives us the opportunity to learn about ourselves.

It is hard to forget the devastation of [...]

The Big Easy

by Judy Schwartz Haley

We spent the evening walking down Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, The Big Easy. It’s Friday night, and I’m told much tamer than the partying a few nights earlier on Fat Tuesday.

My friends and I stand at the corner waiting for the light to change so we can cross [...]

Traveling Companions

by Judy Schwartz Haley

The second anniversary of my cancer diagnosis is quickly approaching. Of course it has me thinking. A lot. Not all the thoughts are happy thoughts, but that just comes with the territory.

But some of those thoughts are happy thoughts. Warm, fuzzy, happy thoughts. Like the girls I met because I have cancer.

These [...]

Green

by Judy Schwartz Haley

We saw so much beauty and variety on our trip from Seattle to Alaska, but the predominant color was most definitely green.

Yes, I know I should label all the pictures with the specific locations where they were taken. Maybe next time I take a trip, I’ll take better notes to accompany the photos. [...]