Well hello there!

I know I've been a stranger in these parts lately, but life is crazy and full of transitions for us right now.  We're back in America and have been enjoying seeing old friends and family (although I know there are still lots of favorite friends I haven't had a chance to see yet - don't worry, we'll make it happen!), traveling (to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee), celebrating weddings, and getting adjusted.  

There has been lots of studying for Charlie as he prepares for the next phase of medical school (clinical rotations) and studies for the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (Step 1).  I'm a working girl and spend my days doing odd jobs, unpacking, and organizing all of our goodies that have spent the past two years in storage.  

We're finally starting to feel slightly settled (for now!) and I'm hoping to figure out how to make blogging a part of my life in America.  I've missed it and woke up today ready to write a post - even if it was just a quick one to say hello and catch up! 

I'd like to thank everyone who reads this little blog for their love and encouragement.  This blog has been a fun project and I've loved the opportunities I've had to connect with so many great people through blogging.  Thanks for always inspiring me and making me so exciting to turn on my computer in the morning!  

To show my thanks, I thought I'd share a piece of my art with one of you.  This is a little 6" x 9" oil painting that I did a few years ago, and I know that one of you will give it a special spot in your home.  

To enter to win, make sure you follow my blog and leave a comment here to let me know.  You can also like our Facebook page for an additional entry, just be sure to leave a second comment.  Enter between now and Sunday, November 11,  and I will announce the winner next week!

Have a good one!   

Oil painting by Clare Wilkinson.

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Au Revoir!

It's been a fun couple of weeks back in the 'mond.  I've loved hanging out with my mom and sisters, and catching up with family and friends.  Many good laughs and good meals have been had!  Obviously, I did a little shopping.  Watched some movies.  Drove a car.  Wore winter clothes and socks.  Got a real haircut.  And a facial.  I did not cook anything or do a single dish by hand.  It was heaven!

And now, it's time to head back to Dominica, to Charlie, and to warm weather.  Au revoir mes amis!  See you in August!

An afternoon at the Museum

Today I spent a fun afternoon at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts here in Richmond with my mom and sister, Margaret.  We checked out some modern art, had an awesome lunch upstairs at Amuse, and saw the mummy exhibit and mummy movie.  (For the record, Mom thinks that the mummy used to be good looking.)  It was some good, educational, and entertaining time with the fam.

Thanks, Mom, for a fun afternoon!!!  I'm loving being home!

MIA

Sorry I've been MIA lately. But that's because I literally have been MIA: Missing and In America, to be exact.  I'm home for a few weeks, visiting my mom and sisters, catching up with friends and family, and wearing winter coats and gloves.  In fact, the main reason I'm home is to spend some time with my sisters before they head off on their own exotic adventures in about a week.  They'll be in Guyana and Italy!  {More on that and the coolness they have in store for them soon!}  Meanwhile, I have a few days left here in Virginia to enjoy the good ole USA!