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My Quest to Live a Meaningful Life

September 23, 2016 by thirdeyemom

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. ~ Maya Angelou Sometimes in this rapid, almost dizzying pace of life, we all need to take a step back and simply breathe. Throughout our days, we are inundated with a never-ending list of commitments, obligations and distractions that at times can be utterly overwhelming. That is when it is time to take a step back and simply just be still for […]

Categories: Blogging, CULTURE, Inspiration, Photography, Reflection, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: Giving Back, Inspiration, life, thirdeyemom, Travel

Sea Kayaking on the edge of Lake Superior to Houghton Point

September 11, 2016 by thirdeyemom

A few weeks ago, my husband and I had a rare weekend away in Bayfield, Wisconsin , a beautiful little town located in northeastern Wisconsin along the shores of Lake Superior and home to the pristine Apostle Islands. We chose Bayfield because we wanted to explore the Apostle Islands National Park, a collection of 21 islands and 12 miles of windswept beaches, cliffs and sea caves offering visitors the opportunity to hike, paddle, sail or cruise this stunning area. I had always heard about this amazing […]

Categories: Adventure Travel, Apostle Islands/Bayfield, Blogging, CULTURE, Kayaking, Photography, TRAVEL, Travel by Country, United States, Weekly Photo Challenge, Wisconsin • Tags: Adventure, Apostle Islands, Bayfield, Lake Superior, sea kayak, thirdeyemom, Travel

Nature’s mirrors of reflection

September 2, 2016 by thirdeyemom

“What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another” – Mahatma Gandi This past June, we took a family trip up north to Ely, Minnesota one of the main launching off points to explore the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW or BWCA). This expansive wilderness area in northeastern Minnesota covers 1,090,000-acres (4,400 km2) of the pristine Superior National Forest and is filled with lakes, streams, waterfalls, forests […]

Categories: ADVOCACY AND SOCIAL GOOD, Blogging, Conservation, CULTURE, Ely, Environment, Lake Superior, Minnesota, Photography, Topics, TRAVEL, Travel by Country, United States, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, BWCA, National Parks, Nature, reflection, thirdeyemom, Travel

Frame of Mind

August 26, 2016 by thirdeyemom

” A cheerful frame of mind, reinforced by relaxation is the medicine that puts all ghosts of fear on the run”. – George Matthew Adams The month of August has been a strong testament to the power of the mind and positive thinking. The stormy, temperamental clouds swept in bringing more thunder, unease and chaos feeling like a mirror to my own personal state of mind. Life has been hectic, a bit stormy with excitement, adventure and noise followed by […]

Categories: Blogging, CULTURE, FAMILY, Inspiration, Instagram, Photography, Reflection, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: dreams, FAMILY, Inspiration, life, Motherhood

A Rare Weekend Away

August 22, 2016 by thirdeyemom

This past weekend my husband Paul and I had a rare weekend away without the kids. We have been married for 16 years and together for 22 years (where did the time go?) and have only been away together as a couple without the kids a few times since we had our first child 11 years ago. After such a crazy summer, filled with a ton of travel for me, a new puppy, and a chaotic schedule of camps, soccer […]

Categories: CULTURE, Inspiration, Instagram, Photography, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: Apostle Islands, Bayfield, thirdeyemom, Travel, Wisconsin

Windows and Doors of Prague

August 16, 2016 by thirdeyemom

“Better keep yourself clean and bright. You are the window through which you must see the world.” – George Bernard Shaw I admit, I tend to have a small obsession with photographing doors and windows. I don’t know exactly why but perhaps it is because of the mystery they behold of what lies behind. The unknown stories from centuries of the past. I have written several posts on windows and doors from around the world. Up there with Paris, there is no other […]

Categories: Adventure Travel, Architecture, CULTURE, Czech Republic, Photography, Prague, TRAVEL, Travel by Country, walking tours • Tags: Architecture, CULTURE, doors, Prague, thirdeyemom, Travel, windows

A Summer of Minnesota Sunsets

August 12, 2016 by thirdeyemom

There is something about summer that is truly fun. It is a time of year that I always feel once again like I am sixteen. The warm summer skies and sun make me come alive with energy and a sense of utter freedom that I only feel this time of year. Perhaps it is because after months of being trapped indoors, I can finally be outside for hours and hours every day. Or else it is the warm humid air […]

Categories: Blogging, CULTURE, Instagram, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Photography, Reflection, TRAVEL, Travel by Country, United States, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: Lake Harriet, Minnesota, Photography, Summer, sunsets, thirdeyemom

Morning at the Bell Tower in Prague

August 5, 2016 by thirdeyemom

“Prague never let’s you go… this dear little mother has sharp claws.”- Franz Kafka. Prague is one of those cities that seduces one’s soul. It is a magically beautiful city that is easy to fall in love with its architectural charm, its open air squares, cobblestoned streets and endless array of terra-cotta rooftops, medieval churches and spires. Voted as one of the top touristic destinations in Europe, Prague has obviously been discovered and the best way to see her unspoiled beauty is […]

Categories: Blogging, CULTURE, Czech Republic, Photography, Prague, TRAVEL, Travel by Country, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: Bell Tower, CULTURE, Old Town Square, Photography, Prague, Staroměstská radnice, thirdeyemom, Travel

Prague’s St. Vitus Cathedral

August 1, 2016 by thirdeyemom

Perched magnificently above the River Vltava in Prague lies the spectacular St. Vitus Cathedral, a spellbinding masterpiece of French Gothic architecture whose dramatic spires dominate Prague’s fairytale skyline. The St. Vitus Cathedral is the largest and most important church in the Czech Republic and its chapels, frescos, tombstones and sensational stained glass make it one of the most incredible churches I have ever seen. Its construction took over a thousand years and its origins date back to the end of the 9th century during the formation of […]

Categories: Adventure Travel, Architecture, CULTURE, Czech Republic, Prague, TRAVEL, Travel by Country, walking tours • Tags: CULTURE, Prague, St. Vitus Cathedral, thirdeyemom, Travel, walking tours

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