The Travel Hag

Mindie and her RFID Travel Vest for Women by SCOTTeVEST.

Skip the Carry On – Get a SCOTTeVEST

March 2, 2023 by Mindie Burgoyne 0 comments

SCOTTeVEST RFID Travel Vest for Women has 18 specially-sized pockets to keep items safe and organized. Pockets are spread out enough to not “bulk up” the clothing. Style is still a thing with this clothing. Plus sizes are available

N. C. Wyeth Studio painted by son, Andrew Wyeth 1984 entitled North Light - preserved as US postage stamp

Art - Culture, Mind

N.C. Wyeth Studio in Chadds Ford, PA

February 28, 2023 by Mindie Burgoyne 0 comments

For years I saw photos of the great Palladian-style window that occupies the north wall of the N.C. Wyeth Studio, and somehow I was drawn to it. I knew N.C. Wyeth was famous for his illustrations in early 20th-century books like Treasure Island, The Black Arrow, and Last of the Mohicans. I also knew he was the father of Andrew Wyeth

Reflections, Spirit

Christmas Letter 2022

December 19, 2022 by Mindie Burgoyne 2 comments

For the last 15 years, the salutation for my Christmas letter has been, “Merry Christmas from Marion Station.” I skipped sending a letter in 2021 because I was in the throes of moving to a new town. After Dan passed away in December of 2020, I left our Marion home.

Lone Birch Tree, Killarney, Ireland 2020.

Reflections

Christmas Letter 2020

December 9, 2022 by Mindie Burgoyne 2 comments

Merry Christmas from Marion Station. I write this to you from my 2nd story office, which has a panoramic view of the south side of my home. I’m fortunate to write while looking out through the treetops of magnolia, crape myrtle and maple trees. Today it’s gloomy and pouring rain which is good when one needs to be in a reflective mood.

kildownet church, Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland

Spirit, Spiritual Travel

In My Mind, I’m Going to Kildownet

March 31, 2022 by Mindie Burgoyne 4 comments

Do you ever go somewhere in your mind? I’ve been to so many magical, sacred places, but some stand out more than others. I often go to Kildownet Church on Achill Island in County Mayo, Ireland.

Eastern Shore, USA

#16 Ocean City Maryland 10 Cool Things to Do (mostly free)

July 2, 2019 by Mindie Burgoyne 2 comments

Ocean City Maryland – More than Just the Beach Here are 10 Cool, unique things to Do in Ocean City, Maryland. It’s been a family destination for summer fun for over 100 years, but when you’re looking for something besides the sun, sand, and ocean, check out these unique things […]

Woody Point Lighthouse, Bonne Bay Newfoundland

Canada, Destinations

Driving Tour of Newfoundland and Labrador

June 30, 2018 by Mindie Burgoyne 1 comment

A Self Guided drive includes four World Heritage Sites, whale watching, iceberg sighting, and traveling into the ancient landscape at Gros Morne National Park.