At the foot of Market Street and across the Embarcadero from the iconic Ferry Building in San Francisco, Justin Herman Plaza is a popular place for nearby office workers as well as sightseeing tourists. Earlier this week, I was in the city and stopped by the Occupy SF encampment at the plaza.
High in New York on the Roosevelt Island Tram
Quite by accident, I came across the Roosevelt Island Aerial Tramway in New York City.
The Heat Was Hot: My Desert Road Trip
Portals of the Past
Larger than Central Park in New York City, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park has much to offer in natural beauty, recreational venues, cultural attractions and events. It also provides a glimpse into the city’s history at Portals of the Past on the edge of Lloyd Lake. This marble-columned entranceway is…
Four Artists Four Photos at the Hirshhorn Museum
At the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington DC, I found several works that grabbed my attention.
Washington Undercover
When I was growing up, I fantasized about being a spy. I loved all of the television programs featuring sexy secret agents and international intrigue. On my trip to Washington D.C. earlier this month, my first visit was to the International Spy Museum to learn more about the undercover world…
The Happy Couple in Historic Connecticut
In October of 2007, my stepdaughter was married in the historic Connecticut town of Hadlyme, Connecticut. The smiles of these pumpkin-faced scarecrows greeted family and friends at the old public hall where the wedding took place.
Round Rainbow by Olafur Eliasson
“Round Rainbow” is a captivating work by Danish-Icelandic artist, Olafur Eliasson. It is currently part of the “ColorForms” exhibition at the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C.