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Dogs Can Talk!
As I was finishing the previous post, Peggy sat in front of me and barked. Just a single bark, but with that soulful look in her eyes. ...
Jane Ritzenthaler
Mar 19, 20231 min read


Aston, Oxfordshire
At the end of my last post, I stated confidently that I was going to take Peggy for a walk on the now-sunny afternoon. Suffice to say,...
Jane Ritzenthaler
Mar 19, 20232 min read


House Sitting in England
I'm back in England, at my first house sitting assignment! I left Tuesday evening the 14th of March on a redeye flight to London,...
Jane Ritzenthaler
Mar 17, 20233 min read


Soaring
Praise God, I'm going back to England! After I met the couple in Oxford last fall from Australia who sold their home and house sit...
Jane Ritzenthaler
Feb 2, 20233 min read


Coming Soon!
My visit last fall to the Cotswolds has born fruit! I had one little inspiration for a new book, and if you've followed my blog, you...
Jane Ritzenthaler
Jan 12, 20231 min read


My Takeaway
It turned out this trip really wasn’t about researching locations for my next book. It was really about the Lord reminding me that I am...
Jane Ritzenthaler
Oct 10, 20221 min read


Pinch Me...
Tuesday morning, after enjoying my last English breakfast... I took the bus back to Moreton-in-Marsh, which has the only train station in...
Jane Ritzenthaler
Oct 8, 20224 min read


Last Day in the Cotswolds
My last day in the Cotswolds began with a beautiful sunrise over the rooftops of Stow-on-the-Wold. My weather app promised a sunny day,...
Jane Ritzenthaler
Oct 7, 20221 min read


Sabbath in Stow-on-the-Wold
Since there are no buses on Sundays in the Cotswolds, I planned to spend my day exploring Stow and the immediate area. After another...
Jane Ritzenthaler
Oct 4, 20222 min read


The Cotswolds
My home for 4 nights in Stow-on-the-Wold, which means "meeting place on the hill", No. 9. The 200+ year old B&B is owned by a gifted...
Jane Ritzenthaler
Oct 3, 20223 min read


I'm Really Here!
My 10-hour flight from Phoenix to London Heathrow left Tuesday evening at 6:06, and with plenty of seats available on the Boeing 777, I...
Jane Ritzenthaler
Sep 30, 20224 min read


Countdown
T minus 2 days. All systems go. There are still over 100 seats available on my flight to London, which holds 272 passengers. And what,...
Jane Ritzenthaler
Sep 25, 20221 min read


Location, Location, Location
That's the mantra of Real Estate agents everywhere. But it's also my mantra, when researching a new book. And I sincerely love the...
Jane Ritzenthaler
Sep 3, 20222 min read


Hitting the Road Again!
August 29, 2022 Yes, the travel bug has bitten me again. And the little critter has been dormant for a while. Between losing my husband...
Jane Ritzenthaler
Aug 29, 20222 min read
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