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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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);…
“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…