I am a child of the 60s and 70s. Those were some tumultuous times, for sure. One thing is for certain though, the music I grew up with, that shaped a generation, cannot be beaten. Or forgotten. When I was…
4 Reasons Why You Should Try A Triathlon
People come to the sport of triathlon from many directions. Some are led to it by another sport. Others, like me, need it to cross-train due to injury. Whatever the avenue, triathlons are fun and challenging. Here are 4 reasons…
5 Things To Know Before Visiting Exit Glacier Alaska
Looking to explore Exit Glacier in Alaska? If it’s not on your list of things to do when you visit Alaska, it should be! Alaska is one of my all-time favorite travel destinations because is so remote and stunningly beautiful.…
9 Tips For Running Safely In The Heat And Humidity
It’s mid-February in Florida. Next week our temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s. Yes, Florida skipped spring and rushed headlong from winter into the heat and humidity of summer. Air conditioners are running full blast and full time…
7 Tips For Surviving Long International Flights
I’ve been on what I’ve considered long international flights. Miami to Lima, Peru was seven hours, and Miami to Paris was ten hours. But Victoria and Terrence, the Follow Me Away duo, took a 14 hour flight from NYC to New…
How I Gave Up Sugar: You Can Too With These Tips!
I am a sugar addict. I am sure my daughters are too. We used to bake fabulous decadent desserts before we even thought about what we would cook for dinner. At least five times a week. Mostly chocolate. Had to…
How To Avoid Getting Sick On A Plane
On my flight from Miami to Paris, across the aisle from me sat a visibly ill woman. Her eyes were red and glassy, her nose swollen, red and draining, and she had a violent uncontrollable moist cough. Yes, across the…
How To Pack Light On Your Next Trip Using Only A Carry-On
We all instinctively know we should pack lightly when we travel, be it a weekend trip or a trip of several weeks. We also realize that when traveling to our destination via airplane, it is always more convenient to bring…
Travel Tips For Savvy Solo Senior Travelers
.I was thrilled when my daughter Victoria invited me to celebrate her twenty-fifth birthday in Paris, France, the City of Lights! That excitement quickly turned to fear when I realized I would have to travel alone from Europe back home…
Top Things To Know As A Senior Runner!
I consider myself a runner. I love competing in longer endurance distances. I consider myself a half/full marathoner. Present tense thinking. However, after my left ankle broke during a house party on 01/01/16 (very freaky accident!) I haven’t been able…