Dream Destinations

There are so many beautiful places I still dream of exploring. My travel wish list stretches from the castles and green countryside of Scotland and Ireland to the charming streets of Quebec, France, Seattle, and Savannah. I would love to experience Montana’s wide-open landscapes, Yosemite’s majestic mountains, Oregon’s rugged coastline, and the brilliant colors of New England in the fall. Each destination offers something different, but all promise beauty, history, adventure, and stories waiting to be discovered.

Jeanne Fressel: A King’s Daughter in New France

After the death of her parents, my 9x great-grandmother left her French homeland behind and traveled across rough waters to make a new life in Canada. While researching this adventurous grandmother, I often wondered if she had any inkling about her new life. Although this woman knew that she was to marry once she reached her destination, did she worry about her future mate? Did she wonder about the life they would share? Did she fear the unknown frontier? Continue reading “Jeanne Fressel: A King’s Daughter in New France”