It seems that the last year has led me down many paths and detours. While my intention to move to San Diego was sidetracked by family emergency and yet again by my overwhelming desire to return to the place I called home for 15 years, Bellingham, WA. So here I sit pondering the great detours … More detours of the unknown
It’s been a week since the rock star chef, travel writer, activist and t.v. personality that world has come to love Anthony Bourdain was cremated after his suicide on June 8th. The chef, author and what some call the voice of a new generation died in France. It almost seems fitting to go out in … More bye bye bourdain
“You are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream.” C.S. Lewis Some people make resolutions and others make goals. Over a month ago I decided to say fuck it all and I moved to San Diego California with barely enough money to pay bills. My life leading up to … More New Year, New Life
This is a post to Bellingham and all the people I have met along my journey there. It was 15 years ago that I made the pilgrimage to Bellingham from the Midwest. I had no idea what to expect or who I would meet, let alone who I would become. I was a dreamy 23 … More Wandering on…
International Women’s Day means a lot to me. It is a reminder that we have a day to celebrate the amazing women who have given their lives to making our world a better place. I have had some great women in my life that without them I don’t know where I would be today. At … More international women’s day
The saying is that actions speak louder than words. I have to ask though, what about the power of our words? I don’t want to make this a long drawn out post but I do want to draw attention to the power behind what we say. Growing up I was not told how smart I … More the power of words
In the last year I have traveled four times and as I enter the beginning of 2017 I have to say I feel more confident because of the solo adventures I have made. This isn’t to say that having a travel companion isn’t great but something has to be said for making a journey on … More how solo travel helped me be more confident
Well another year rolls to a close and it could not be any sooner. This year for most, like myself has been a little low and as it draws it’s final harsh shitty breath out of all our hopes and dreams and of course our music and movie idols/legends; I am ponder…how do we move … More goodbye 2016
The holidays are here and I have to admit…I have a love hate relationship with the holidays. Nothing reminds me more of my singleton status as much as cozied up couples and family Xmas cards. I kind of want to shoot my eye out…please tell me you get that reference. I also love the holidays … More embrace your single self
Well a week passed and I survived…most people I know survived. It just feels like the bubble that burst created a black hole and it will kill us sooner than later by swallowing us whole. I for one am going to do my best to be a nasty woman and well I hope some of … More Politics with a Nasty Woman
Wanderlust Katie 