Now I’m getting the hang of it

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

Doors everywhere say H

Within Castle Walls

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

This morning dawned sunny and clear. Not warm enough for shirt sleeves, but positively balmy when I recalled the foot of snow covering the ground at home. My feet protested when I stepped out of bed, still sore from yesterday’s hike. Better get used to it, feet. There’ll be a lot more walking today. Breakfast [...]

Saint Stephen

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

Stephen I (Istv

I’ll Fly Away

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Whether it was the anticipated dread of a week alone with three small children or part of the normal going-away ritual, Debbie’s good-bye was quite emotional. At the same time, I was putting on my shoes and coat, the airport shuttle van driver was standing outside, and the boys were chattering excitedly at my feet. [...]

Last-Minute Rush

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

I leave for Hungary tomorrow and there are 1,001 things I still have to do. I have to sort out all the stuff I’ll take on my trip, book a hotel for my night in Budapest, check to make sure there aren’t any bills due while I’m away, and to top it all off I [...]