Travel: Morning in Venice
Many foreign cities are instantly recognizable by an iconic landmark or characteristic. An image of Big Ben, for example, immediately brings London to mind, while the Eiffel Tower is a…
Travel: Painswick Pub
As an unabashed anglophile, I can probably be accused of bias – but as far as I’m concerned, the British pub is one of the finest institutions in the…
Travel: Broadway Tower
I know travel isn’t on the horizon anytime soon, but given how current events are so depressing right now, ruminations about travel at least provide a temporary diversion. So let’s…
Image of the Week, the Capitol: Scene of Sedition
The U.S. Capitol building – a symbol of the American people and its government and the meeting place of our nation’s legislature for two centuries – has been in the…
Image of the Week: Morning Fog
Normally, New Year’s Eve is a time for revelry and celebration. One great example is the annual ritual conducted in Times Square in New York City. Since 1907, throngs of…
Image of the Week: Sea Stack at Ruby Beach
Many people, for good reason, view Ruby Beach as the most beautiful beach in Washington State. Consequently, it was a no-brainer to stop there two weekends ago while partner…
Image of the Week: Quietude
Everyone deserves a quick getaway place where they can escape the rat race and recharge their batteries, even if only for a couple of days. This is especially true when…
Image of the Week: In Her Memory
While London has an almost endless list of attractions, one of its most famous and most recognizable sights is St. Paul’s Cathedral. St. Paul’s owes its very existence to tragedy…
Travel: Český Krumlov
Some people have been referring lately to “covid-19 fatigue” - but I think that’s way too narrow. How about the following: “politics fatigue”; “election fatigue” (including the recent presidential debates);…
Image of the Week: Paree Not So Gay
“Gay Paree” is an anglicized version of “le gai Paris,” and essentially refers to a Paris that is happy, cheerful, and/or joyous. With iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the…