Edinburgh Gets Rave Reviews
From the perspective of an anglophile like me, Edinburgh offers the best of both worlds. While its history, culture and traditions are inextricably linked to the rest of Great Britain,…
From the perspective of an anglophile like me, Edinburgh offers the best of both worlds. While its history, culture and traditions are inextricably linked to the rest of Great Britain,…
It’s been a much longer gap than usual since my last post. I wish I could blame it on an extended vacation, but that would be false. There’s still cause…
It’s always good to have a Plan B. As originally envisioned, Plan A for me and my better half Carol was to enjoy a belated honeymoon by welcoming the New…
Even though religion was not in my family’s upbringing, I have a confession to make: I am a sucker for ancient cathedrals and other historic places of worship. For devout…
I missed it by just one day. Hard to believe, but yesterday was the 83rd anniversary of the release of The Wizard of Oz, the most-seen film in movie history. …
The City of Astoria, situated in the northwest corner of Oregon near the mouth of the Columbia River and just a short drive from Pacific Ocean beaches, is famous for…
So did everyone notice the summer solstice recently came and went on June 21? For those not in the know, the summer solstice marks the day when the sun is…
Wow, justice in France sure can be swift! Just eight days ago, while on an official visit to the southeast part of his country, French President Emmanuel Macron was accosted…
Most scientists say reaching herd immunity – where the COVID-19 virus can’t readily be transmitted because so many people are protected – is unlikely. Moreover, many think the virus isn’t…
While reaching Medicare age might not be grounds for a rip-roaring celebration, it’s certainly a milestone that provides a good excuse for a trip. Consequently, to mark this unabashed anglophile’s…