There are some stories that take time to share. My visit to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. is one of those stories. At the time of the visit, a few year ago, I was overcome with emotions, sadness and awe. I wasn’t sure what to write […]
As I get older, I love surprises when I travel, not the train canceled and you are stuck surprises, but the discovery of a local restaurant that doesn’t have a social presence just the love of neighbors. Our world is so connected now that it’s hard to be surprised or […]
Last week, the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. was the scene of unbelievable violence by American citizens (domestic terrorism), it was horrifying to watch on television and social media. With each day, I read or watch something new that is more appalling to learn. It was a sad day in […]
Rum and Me – we had a bad time together on Spring Break in Cancun, Mexico many years ago. So I’ve avoided rum in its various forms and flavors around the world for decades. Even the pina colada was off limits which was a shame because it’s a tasty rum […]
Updated: To be honest, the wish tree seems so far in the past to a simpler time when writing wishes on tags and tying them to the tree was whimsical, hopeful and the stuff of happy days. The tree was surrounded by people and children were trying to reach lower […]
Knowing that my Art Weekend in D.C. was planned out, I stayed an extra day to explore on my own. I asked a few D.C. based twitter friends for restaurant suggestions, along the lines of “what’s a must eat food experience in D.C.” A few replies were “the best burger in […]
Art Museums often have the “permanent collection” which you see the same pieces with each visit and it’s the temporary exhibits that draw you back to discover or re-discover an artist and their work. For my Art Weekend in Washington, D.C. I would discover many new (to me) American artists […]
My art skills are limited to badly drawn stick figures and flowers. I’ve attempted mosaics, pottery and a few other creative endeavors but am keeping my day job in accounting/finance. Even as a child, my Lego creations showed no imagination. That’s why I leave the Lego art to the professionals […]
If you’ve never considered staying on the concierge (club) level of a hotel you should. The individual attention, privacy and access to the lounge can elevate your hotel stay and make it less stressful plus there are free cookies (ok, maybe something only I value)! When I stayed at […]
Washington, D.C. is a three-hour train ride from Philly and yet I’ve only visited three times over the years –in high school, when a friend lived in the city and last time for my trip to South Africa (the award ticket from IAD-JNB ). D.C. really is a wonderful city […]