Author mrshomefree
Obviously, everyone’s idea of a vacation will be different. International? Domestic? Airplane? Road Trip? Camping? Long weekend vs. full week (or more)? The one thing that every trip has in common is the need for a budget. We are frugal… Continue Reading →
Today is February 21, 2021. It has officially been one year since I stopped working a traditional Monday-Friday job with an office. On February 21, 2020, I packed my belongings from my office of 12 years into a storage bin… Continue Reading →
There are places that we encounter when traveling that affect us deeply. I’ve written before about how overcome with emotion I was when I entered Sacre Coeur in Paris during a choir rehearsal. I remember the Rocky-style feeling of accomplishment… Continue Reading →
My husband and I have both gotten used to him being the only black person in the room when we travel to many places. We continue to wonder & discuss between ourselves why that is. That issue is probably a… Continue Reading →
NOTE: Sorry! I discovered that most of the video clips for today’s post did not operate correctly the first time this post went live. I’ve fixed the technical difficulties. Please enjoy samples of me teaching online. In the 90’s, when… Continue Reading →
When is a dying art not a dying art? When two craftsmen adopt the ancient ways, start a museum to preserve them and open a school to teach the ancient ways to others. Welcome to Silver River Center for Chair… Continue Reading →
Morganton, North Carolina is about one hour east of Asheville. We had a whirlwind visit there that lasted just a couple of days. During my time in this small town, I found a couple of great places to visit that… Continue Reading →
Several months ago, I wrote about Emotional Support Animals versus Service Animals. I discussed the differences between the two and the fact that many travelers try to bring their pets with them to places that they do not belong by… Continue Reading →
Really good art makes me sigh. One hand will flutter up to my chest and I will release a little sigh and smile with joy. This is how I know that I have connected with a piece of art. I… Continue Reading →
Sometimes when we have been driving or flying for a long time, and we are tired, we fall to the familiar and find a fast-food restaurant. I confess that now. I think that most travelers would agree, though, that half… Continue Reading →
Some articles on MrsHomeFree.com contain affiliate links, meaning that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Have no fear, this site only contains affiliate links for products that… Continue Reading →
I’m taking a brief departure from discussions of travel today. There are some interesting observations that I’ve made recently. Bear with me here. . . Hanukkah is almost over for 2020. As a result, I wanted to write about this… Continue Reading →
In my admittedly overactive imagination, there has always been a threshold in my life. There was a crossing over between the “childhood me” and the “adult me.” Maybe other people also have an era that is frozen in time for… Continue Reading →
Some articles on MrsHomeFree.com contain affiliate links, meaning that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Have no fear, this site only contains affiliate links for products that… Continue Reading →
I am not a person who likes change. I prefer routine and settling in and it is my preference that my life not be in flux if at all possible. Obviously, that is the most significant thing about becoming HomeFree. … Continue Reading →