I’ve spent much time over the years visiting a close friend in Elmhurst, Illinois, a suburb about 16 miles west of downtown Chicago. But until last month, neither of us had ever been to the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, an under-the-radar gem — really.
Capital Ideas for a Washington DC Visit
An Afternoon with George Washington in Old Town Alexandria
Friday Photo: Sunset on the Potomac
Our hotel at National Harbor, Maryland provided close proximity to downtown Washington D.C. just 10 miles north and lovely views of the Potomac River. Walking along the marina one evening, I captured this shot. Wouldn’t you like to enjoy a cocktail while cruising along the river in one of those…
Remembrance at Washington DC Memorials
Symbolism abounds in Washington D.C. There’s no shortage of monuments to mark major events, memorialize leaders and honor individuals who have been forces of change in America and the world.
In remembrance of the men and women who have died in the service of the United States….
Travel Photo Thursday: A Slice of Chicago
I’ve just returned home from a two week trip to the Midwest that included a few days in the Chicago area to visit family and friends and participate in Walk MS. Here is a slice of Chicago life for Travel Photo Thursday. The First Slice Actually, my individual serving of…
Culture Curious in Chicago
As someone who is proud to call Chicago my birthplace and former home for many years, I’ve always known that the city is one of the world’s finest cultural capitals. But as many times as I’ve passed by the old Chicago Public Library building, I never walked through the doors…
All Aboard! From Durango to Silverton
This week’s Travel Photo Thursday picture was taken by another member of the Traveling with Sweeney family. Cousin TWS, Thomas Holt Ward, took this shot of the historic Durango to Silverton train as it passed near his home in Durango, Colorado. In operation since 1882, the Durango to Silverton Narrow…