by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Jul 3, 2015 | 1 true thing |
Yesterday was a travel day, and by that I mean we had to be at the dock at 9:30 am for the 30-minute boat ride to Union Island. Customs and security, then waiting for the plane to Lisbon. Sometime 11-ish we boarded a small propeller plane for a 60-minute ride to... 
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Jul 2, 2015 | 1 true thing |
I don’t do well when the last evening rolls around–the time before packing and traveling begin but when you can see them coming and have to start making plans. I get quiet and a little sad–even if I’m ready to leave. About fifteen years ago, I... 
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Jul 1, 2015 | 1 true thing |
A week ago, the day before we left, I called my physical therapist to see if he could work me in. My back was stiff, and I was concerned it would get worse with a day of traveling that would include a 4 1/2 hour plane ride. As I was heading home from the visit, I got... 
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Jul 1, 2015 | How We Spend Our Days |
Annie Dillard wrote, “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” On the first of each month, Catching Days hosts a guest writer in the series, “How We Spend Our Days.” Today, please welcome writer Lidia Yuknavitch. “The body is our general medium... 
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Jun 30, 2015 | 1 true thing |
This place is less manicured and more jungle-like than I expected–which I LOVE. No TV’s. A phone for emergencies only. It’s so peaceful. I’m so relaxed. I’m afraid we are making an unfortunate number of references to Fantasy Island. ~...