Ruthie Lanigan
Stories of Life

Peniche to Coimbra Heading up the coast, we decided to stop in a small fishing village named Peniche. Peniche is exactly as described - a...

St. Louis, MO When we lived in St. Louis, Jim and I went to the zoo often. We've taken our kids, our grandkids and also gone by...

As most of you know I started a yoga practice the beginning of May. It has been transformational for me and I now do yoga as often as I...

Fall is my favorite time of year. This year I am feeling especially grateful. I am in Nashville, TN, the weather is amazing, my...

This picture we took in Negril, Jamaica reminds me of my Sunday mornings. Beautiful, calm, relaxing and slow paced. My Sunday mornings...

Yet another wonderful week in Tennessee. Working from a building in downtown Nashville is always fun. The craziness starts on Wednesday...

Missouri Cavers #mvor

Yet another fun filled week in the Nashville area. Last week I was sitting at work looking out the window. I was working from one of...

The past week or so has been quite interesting. And again, I have learned so much that I want to share. Some will be interested, some...

Throughout each week I feel like I learn so much. I listen to a lot of podcasts, I interact with a lot of people and I read a lot. So I...

Well here we are in Nashville. Expecting to be out hiking in February. Instead we are pretty much snowbound. Since Sunday we have been...

Jim and I both miss our travel adventures so much. But even though my travels are near and not far these days, I still find joy in the...

I'm not sure where to start this letter but here goes..... Dear 2020, I miss my family. I miss my friends. I miss hugging people. I...

Over the past 10 years, Jim and I have adjusted our Thanksgiving traditions a little bit each year. They have always included hiking and...

Every once in a while it’s good to get away. By yourself. For me, it’s a chance to catch up on work and catch up on me. The beach is...

I’m not sure why I have been thinking of Alaska so much lately. Maybe all the snow we’ve had. Whatever the reason, I decided I would go...

Day 4 – Thursday – Pisac/Ollantatambo/Cusco Another VERY full day. We drive to Pisac to visit the ruins and shop the market. I am slow...

I started off the 10 days fairly well, somewhat keeping up with my journal to capture all the details of our trip. I enjoy going back...

July 12, 2016 We planned today prior to ever leaving the US. We wanted our last day to end on a positive note. What better place than...

July 11, 2016 This morning is different. Today’s only agenda is to visit Dachau. The concentration camp. We are honestly not looking...