Quite by accident, I came across the Roosevelt Island Aerial Tramway in New York City.
The Heat Was Hot: My Desert Road Trip
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.
War and Peace on Battle Road
Autumn colors attract many visitors to New England and other parts of the northeastern United States. While enjoying the seasonal changes in temperature and foliage, there are many early American historical sites to explore.
A Walk on the Craters of the Moon
I wasn’t expecting to see these rugged, barren lava fields when I visited southeastern Idaho. The aptly named Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is about an 85 mile drive from Idaho Falls.
Reflections on September 11th
This is a re-post of an article published last year on the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.
Around the world, many are reflecting on the tragic events of September 11, 2001…