“Fight for a just cause. Love your fellow man. Live a good life.” Taking the first two letters of each part of his motto, William Bourn named his lavish country estate Filoli.
Travel Photo Thursday – Sphere of Influence
Sphere within Sphere I took this photo on a February day outside the United Nations headquarters building in New York City. This bronze sculpture was created by Italian sculptor, Arnaldo Pomodoro, and given to the United Nations as gift from Italy in 1996. It is called Sfera con Sfera, meaning…
Life is Sweet in Buenos Aires
A delicious introduction to the confiterias (bakeries) of Buenos Aires
Over the Falls
Gorgeous rainbow over Niagara Falls
A Star for the Soldier
Standing as a powerful symbol of French military victories is the Arc de Triomphe at the Place Charles de Gaulle, also known as l’Etoile, the Star.
On Location in Montmartre
A walking tour of Montmartre featuring movies filmed in the area and other highlights.
Lighting Up the Holidays
My favorite way to start the holidays is attending Christmas tree lighting festivities. People seem inspired to kickoff holiday preparations and parties in a spirit of goodwill as they join friends and strangers to watch the tree become magical with lights.
Beauty and the Snowy Beast
Although a blizzard can create hardships and slushy sidewalks when the blanket of snow melts, it can also be a source of beauty and enjoyment.