Author Archives: lisanordlund1

Describe your most memorable vacation. I’ve had so many memorable vacations traveling the globe enjoying different cultures, eating different foods and meeting some very interesting people. But by far my trip to Uganda, climbing the Bwindi Impenetrable Rainforest stands out. For one, Africa and the great apes have been on my bucket list since IContinue reading “Climbing Bwindi to see the Mountain Gorillas”

On what subject(s) are you an authority? I am a jack of all trades and a master of none. I know a little bit about a lot of stuff. Sometimes people think I know more than I do. That’s what gets me in trouble. Things I’m best at are finding discounts on travel and bargainContinue reading “Knowing enough to get in trouble”

What’s your definition of romantic? One of the most romantic nights I can remember was on lake Atitlan in Guatemala. The moon and stars shown above this tiny inn. There were only about 10 cabins and the paths were lit by tiny lights that sparkled like fairy dust. We ate dinner under the stars, litContinue reading “Candlelight and Music”

How do you express your gratitude? I try to express in gratitude all the things I am grateful for, such as waking in the morning, seeing the sunshine, hearing the birds sing. We often forget to be grateful for these simple things. If I am grateful, I am positive. I give out positive vibes. IfContinue reading “An Attitude of Gratitude”

What are you most worried about for the future? This year’s election is making me worried. For a country like the United States, to have the choices we have for president is shocking and alarming. I’m not a real political person but for the past 20 odd years, the US has become more and moreContinue reading “The Election”

What makes a teacher great? I had a gifted teacher once. She was my English teacher in high school. What made her gifted. She encouraged her students. She treated each student as individuals not as one. She understood what worked for one student might not work for all. It was this teacher that encouraged myContinue reading “A Gifted Teacher”

Have you ever had surgery? What for? I’d like to say never but that’s not true. My first ever was at the ripe young age of 4 with a double hernia. And I also had my tonsils out at the same time. I’ve also struggled with sinus problems and have had six surgeries on myContinue reading “Surgery???”

What are your daily habits? Definitely coffee! I start my day with a cup of java. No matter where I am. No matter what I’m doing! Coffee. No sugar but a little cream. Maybe a little pastry if I’m not currently dieting. I do a lot while drinking my coffee. I pray. I meditate. IContinue reading “Coffee coffee”

Are there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle? I begin my day with a little prayer and meditation, I write this daily blog. I read my emails and play a few games. Of course, I do all this drinking my morning coffee. Four or five days a week IContinue reading “My Daily Practices”