Monthly Archives: November 2011

Look Right, Stay Left

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Kate Cowie Riley

It wasn’t all that hard, really.  I was very nervous when leaving the parking lot at the airport because there was too much to absorb at once: driving on the other side of the road, from the other side of … Continue reading →

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It’s why we like Mendocino so much…

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Kate Cowie Riley

The small town of Mendocino sits on a bluff above the Pacific Ocean on the Northern California coast. Getting there means driving along roads that wind through rolling hills and cut through Redwood forests. The breezes wash the coastal areas with soft … Continue reading →

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Kilted

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Kate Cowie Riley

When I was told about my Scottish ancestral roots, I took it to heart, and read everything I could (for my age) about Scotland.  I loved looking at the pictures of the Highlanders. I was so happy when my grandmother started … Continue reading →

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The Stirring in My Heart

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Kate Cowie Riley

I was ten when I first realized that my family was of Scottish descent and although it took me a few decades to actually set foot on Scottish soil, my love for the country grew strong within me. This will be … Continue reading →

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