Tag: parenting

• My Shamans

  Bart. That was the name of my first Shaman. It was the early 2000’s. My family had decided to spend the Christmas holiday in the small seaside village of Puerto Morelos, Mexico.  Sitting on the beach, terribly hungover from a night of Margaritas followed by cartwheels down the street, I struck up a conversation with…

  Gonzo Girl

  March 14, 2026

  American Culture, Gonzo Girl

  American Culture, Appreciating Life, Appreciating the moment, Authentic self, Bhutan, Buddhism, compassion, existential, Family, friendship, gratitude, hangover, healer, life, life purpose, life reflection, Living in the moment, love, Middle-Age Adventure, Over 60 Adventure, parenting, Peace, Personal Growth, personal reflection, Puerto Morelos, purpose, relationships, Retirement, self-awareness, shaman, solace, Teaching Grandchildren, True self, What really matters

• One Tiny Sock

  I woke up with a surge of sadness. Three days of chaotic joy. Running Singing Rapture at the moon. Puddles Dirt Wonder in the mundane. Tears Laugther Each moment a gift. Carefully wrapped in a precious memory.

  Gonzo Girl

  March 4, 2026

  Aging, American Culture, Gonzo Girl, Grandparenting, Middle-Age Adventure, parenting, Personal Growth, Reflections on Retirement

  Aging, Aging Adventures, Aging Gracefully, American Culture, Appreciating Life, Appreciating the moment, Authentic self, Grandparenting, life, life purpose, life reflection, Living in the moment, Middle-Age Adventure, old age reflection, Over 60 Adventure, parenting, personal reflection, purpose, reflection, relationships, Retirement, self-awareness, Teaching Grandchildren, True self, What really matters, writing

• Just a Grandma

  Aging. What a glorious journey! So much learning packed into a declining body. But who knew this old body was a clever disguise? Read on to find out just what the oldsters in your life are really doing.

  Gonzo Girl

  March 27, 2025

  Aging, American Culture, Gonzo Girl, Grandparenting, Grief, parenting, Reflections on Retirement

  Aging, Aging Adventures, American Culture, Appreciating Life, Appreciating the moment, Civil Disobedience, Civil Disruption, Currrent Events, Defying Age, Family, Grandparenting, Grief, Legacy, life, Living in the moment, love, Middle-Age Adventure, Non violent protest, parenting, Protests, Teaching Grandchildren, What really matters

• Happy Birthday, Son

  My younger son turned 23 yesterday and I am 7000 miles away.  In many ways, I have Phillip to thank for this.  He has taught me so much about living life courageously.  I suspect he has no idea of his influence.  So, this blog is a gift to my son, Phillip.  Happy Birthday, man! When…

  Gonzo Girl

  March 7, 2017

  Culture shock, Expat, parenting, Slice of Life, Slice of Life Challenge, Thailand Expat, Uncategorized

  Expat, International School, Long distance relationships, parenting, SE Asia, Slice of Life, Thailand