I woke up this morning and discovered it was July! We all know that time flies when you’re having fun…or you’re crazy busy. I’m lucky to have a lot of fun…when I’m really busy. Hence, June was blog-less! Allow me to encapsulate the highlights from 30 days in 30 words or less.

Actually, June started by flying to Ireland. I’ve been to the Emerald Isle many times and love the birthplace of my parents and siblings. This trip was to drive my mother around her beloved countryside for 8 days. We cruised 1200 km of those beautiful rolling hills! Quite an experience on Irish roads! Amazing to hear my gal reminisce about her younger days in Dublin as if it were yesterday. Lots of laughs as well. My mother is like a precious gem: something attractive and dazzling that you love to have near you.