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…
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…
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who recently died from pancreatic cancer at age 87, yesterday became the first woman (and first Jewish American) in U.S. history to lie in state at…