Two years ago as I neared the end of my Camino journey, I felt a mix of relief and sadness. I'd carried the dream of walking that pilgrim path for 12 years. When I accomplished that goal, there would be an absence in my life, a dream that had been realized. I'd also be relieved … Continue reading To Realize a Dream: Arrival in Santiago
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Camino Remembered: Vigo to Pontevedra
Two years ago, I was well into my journey walking the Portuguese Coastal Camino. I look back at the Blessing for Departing Pilgrims that I received from my support group back in North Carolina -- American Pilgrims on the Camino, Raleigh Chapter. "May you find companionship on the way and guidance at the crossroads." On … Continue reading Camino Remembered: Vigo to Pontevedra
Walking the Camino: A Transformative Journey
On August 10, 2024, I stepped onto the Camino path north of Porto, I was glad that 8-mile day would be along the Atlantic with dazzling views of the water. At first it was surreal that I was actually walking the Camino -- something I'd had in my heart to do since 2012. For months … Continue reading Walking the Camino: A Transformative Journey
Exploring Porto: My Pre-Camino Adventure
Two years ago, I set out to walk the Portuguese Coastal Path of the Camino de Santiago. I landed in Porto on Tuesday August 6th to acclimate myself before stepping onto the path on Saturday morning. Now I look at the artifacts from that journey, the cards and presents of encouragement, the log of my … Continue reading Exploring Porto: My Pre-Camino Adventure
Summer Camps: A Time of Growth
This time of year, many kids are headed off to overnight camp. That was the case for my friend's two grandsons, a first experience for the 8-year-old and second, for his older brother who's 9. For the parents and grandparents there was both excitement and apprehension. While various family members had attended that same camp, … Continue reading Summer Camps: A Time of Growth
The Wisdom of Aging Well: Happy Birthday Mama!
Yesterday would have been Mama's birthday. She was born in 1923 and lived to be 96. I think back on how she exemplified some of the habits that are known to help maintain vitality -- no matter your chronological years. Mama enjoyed learning new things. When she was in her sixties, she started taking painting … Continue reading The Wisdom of Aging Well: Happy Birthday Mama!
Summer Days with Grandma
Several days this week I've kept my two grandsons, Baker 8 and Parks, almost 6, who are out of school and didn't have a day camp -- instead they had "Grammy camp." Being with them reminded me of when I stayed with Grandma Smith and when Mama, "Grandma Rosser" kept my sons, Brooks and Ross … Continue reading Summer Days with Grandma
Solo Journey: 16 Years in the Rearview Mirror
This week my blog platform WordPress sent me a reminder of a post I'd made on June 2, 2018 Daily Bread at Tibbett’s Point. I took that solo journey in 2010. Now, I look back at that post and remember that rich experience with the people who were in my path: "It was June and I … Continue reading Solo Journey: 16 Years in the Rearview Mirror
Camino Journey: The Gifts of Being Present
Lately, I've been remembering back to one day of my solo journey in August of 2024 on the Camino. I started that trip in Porto, Portugal and covered 158 miles in 14 days in order to reach the Cathedral in Santiago, Spain. On my third day, with the goal of walking 16-miles of that Portuguese … Continue reading Camino Journey: The Gifts of Being Present
Time to Travel: Changing Priorities
It's that time of year when folks are nailing down plans for the summer. My daughter-in-law, Emily is scheduling summer camps and family vacation--often what the mother does; I remember that phase. I signed up for a few days of "Grammy camp" to fill in my grandsons' vacancies. Meanwhile, people have started asking me if … Continue reading Time to Travel: Changing Priorities
Connie Rosser Riddle 