Author Archives: maryangelis

That Monday, Dear Host (DH) drove me all the way back to the airport with the cheerful alacrity that residents display toward long driving distances in all weather. There I briefly panicked, fearing that I had somehow left my keys … Continue reading →

On the main street of Eagle there was a tall stately stone house with wood detail in bright clean pastel tones. Signs outside indicated that the building was a historic landmark. Hoping this was not some unsuspecting family’s private home, … Continue reading →

“Like to come in and look around?” Would I? You bet! Even if it’s groping down stone stairs like these. In Eagle, that spontaneous invitation and a wave in the door seemed to be normal hospitality. For me it was … Continue reading →

The junket to the archive started with a question that seemed simple at the time. “Where can I learn about the trees here?” I asked Dear Host (DH), when we arrived at the house from the airport. “Back at home … Continue reading →

Over the weekend in Eagle, Dear Host (DH) and Our Hostess (OH) decided to buy a small furniture item at the local thrift store. The business is situated near Main Street in a trim white building with this poster at … Continue reading →

To give dear Host Family a little peaceful time on Sunday morning, I left the house extra-early to look around for a church. All week the weather was windy, with blue skies and sunshine by day and frost by night. … Continue reading →

Eagle values its historic tall trees. They’re all over town, gracing its broad streets and charming wooden houses. Even before they showed their spring leaves, they were a real crown of beauty. Here is the town cemetery, founded in the … Continue reading →

For the destination airport, the newly remodeled little terminal is peaceful and clean. I was anxious to alert Host Family about the exact arrival gate, but they didn’t seem worried about finding me. I didn’t know there was only one other … Continue reading →

Disclaimer: Eagle is not the town name. It does have eagles though. Day One: Monday For the trip to Eagle, the plan was to make sure blizzard season was over in the Midwest, then travel in May via Dallas Fort … Continue reading →