I must have a thousand photos of flowers taken in deserts, mountains, conservatories, and family gardens. I think some of the loveliest were taken of raindrops on roses in Queen Mary’s Gardens at The Regent’s Park in London. I visited on a not uncommon September day that alternated sunshine and…
Ernest Hemingway: Chapter One
Ernest Hemingway has been a favorite author of mine since I read The Sun Also Rises many years ago.
Welcome to Belgium at Bruges Central Station
This being my first time in Belgium, I was excited to arrive at Bruges Central Station. Although I had only an afternoon to spend there, I looked forward to seeing a few of the popular sights, indulging in fine chocolates and feeling the charm of this medieval city. Outside the…
Red Rock Canyon: Nevada on the Rocks
On a trip to Las Vegas this summer, we decided to take a break from the Strip one afternoon and get some fresh air and exercise at Red Rock Canyon, just 15 miles west of downtown.
Freddie and Friends
On a weekend getaway, we stayed in Cambria, California after driving down the coast from the San Francisco Bay Area. After a drive along Big Sur and touring the extravagant Hearst Castle in San Simeon, we checked into our hotel in Cambria. Before dinner we took a walk along the…
It’s a Cliché, but I Love New York
If you dig around on my website a bit, you’ll find posts about some of my experiences in New York City. Although I tend to find something to love about most cities I’ve been to, New York really has a special place in my heart. I think it’s the energy, excitement and edginess that I notice as soon as I get in a taxi or subway train to Manhattan from JFK.
Coasting along Big Sur
It takes a lot of strength and conditioning to peddle up the steep sections of the Pacific Coast Highway, and these three don’t seem to be having any trouble.
Sunrise, Sunset
Sunrise…. Sunset