Author: Judy Romano

I have a passion for story telling and travel. I hope my tales of wanderlust inspire others to see the world, be adventurous and find their own passions.
Gratitude and Joy

Day 261 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Mosquitoes

Judy Romano

I’d forgotten how happy I was to leave the bug-infested, steam-filled Mid-Atlantic.

Gratitude and Joy

Day 260 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Nail Biters

Judy Romano

Fans on both sides were holding their breath. The players were getting feisty with each other … I’m was driving home and struggling to breathe.

Gratitude and Joy

Day 259 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Apologies

Judy Romano

He wrapped his arms around me and apologized over and over. My anger abated and I got over it. 

Arizona, Enzo, Gratitude and Joy

Day 258 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – The Week in Review

Judy Romano

... life can’t be perfect ALL the time, but when you take a moment to find the silver linings in your day (or in a whole week) you certainly put the happiness wheels in motion.

Gratitude and Joy

Day 257 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Toothbrushes

Judy Romano

All of this is possible because of my trusty toothbrush - or should I say toothbrushES?

Arizona, Gratitude and Joy

Day 256 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Buckeye, Arizona (Part 2)

Judy Romano

I spent about an hour and a half chatting with staff members and marveling at the memorabilia, images and descriptions that fill the Buckeye Valley Museum. It’s well worth a trip, especially if you time it to grab lunch at one of the city’s popular eateries.

Arizona, Gratitude and Joy

Day 255 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Buckeye, Arizona (Part 1)

Judy Romano

Buckeye has some cool history. In fact, the city has a museum ... (it) reopens tomorrow!

Gratitude and Joy

Day 254 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Lessons Learned

Judy Romano

The older I get the easier it is to laugh at these mistakes instead of fighting about them.

Arizona, Enzo, Gratitude and Joy

Day 253 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Friends and Dogs

Judy Romano

Everywhere we turned there were dogs on leashes, eager to meet all the other dogs on the paths.

Gratitude and Joy

Day 252 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Enticing Aromas

Judy Romano

... somehow that first time you inhale one can stick in your brain, bring back fond memories and leave you sniffing the air, searching for it one more time.