National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Adding to my previous posts about art exhibits in Washington DC, I’ve selected three works that struck me as quirky during my visit in October. These sculptures are in the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden on the National Mall. (Since this week’s Magnificent…
Vintage San Francisco Streetcars: The F-line
San Francisco has two types of vintage transportation in operation today. A ride on the city’s famous cable cars is high on the list of most visitors. People love to stand on the running boards as they travel up and over the hills while a gripman rings the familiar bells. But also interesting and fun to experience are the city’s fleet of vintage streetcars from around the world.
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
So with “A Horse With No Name” and other favorites loaded on my iPod, I took off on a short solo road trip from San Francisco to Phoenix, Arizona.
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.