by Deborah LeFrank | Dec 9, 2021 | Blog, Journeys, Personal Stories, Testimonial, Travel Stories, Uncategorized
Have you heard of Mary Oliver? In my humble opinion she is one of the best poets who ever lived. Why? Because she sees the possibilities and vulnerabilities of life in a way that speaks to me and many of her fans. I offer one of her excellent writings that, given my...
by Deborah LeFrank | Sep 12, 2018 | Blog, Travel Stories
I sometimes find it hard at the end of summer to adjust to the change of seasons. One way of diverting my focus from the approaching cold season is to think about spring and dream up ideas of travel for the coming year. Yellow Point Lodge is a special place I’ve...
by Deborah LeFrank | Aug 2, 2018 | Blog, Travel Stories
Do you love to travel? I certainly do. How do you remember the places you see and the experiences you have? Now I suspect you or someone you travel with take lots of photos. Digital cameras and smart phones give us the ability to be completely snap happy. I know I...
by Deborah LeFrank | Jun 6, 2017 | Blog, Business Life Stories, Travel Stories
Picture this. You are standing on the deck of a small ship when a whale breaks through the watery surface and splashes back with magnificent bravado. Your heart starts pounding. The experience is truly amazing and you swear you will never forget it. Another season of...
by Deborah LeFrank | Mar 29, 2017 | Blog, Journeys, Travel Stories
Where do the places in our memories come from? Life experience of course but where else? I have a strong memory that was born while watching a black and white movie, and yes that was many years ago. Young minds are open sponges. The image of an Italian villa along a...
by Deborah LeFrank | Dec 29, 2015 | Blog, Business Life Stories, Journeys, Personal Stories, Travel Stories
It was an amazing year. It was a helluva year. The quote above reflects both of these feelings in me. The background map is Paris, the city of light that became ground zero for despair and hope. The horrific events of November 13th were contrasted with the positive...