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,…
The Magical Cotswolds
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…
Winter Drama at Cannon Beach
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…
Travel: London Sunset
Well, phooey! Or, as my mom liked to say, "Oh, prunes!" Like so many other people, partner Carol and I enjoy the rewards and pleasures of travel, especially overseas. …
Travel: Salisbury Cathedral
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…
Image of the Week: Eagle Harbor Sunset
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. …
Travel: Astoria Getaway
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…
Image of the Week: Smith Tower, Former Skyscraper
The Space Needle, which was specifically built for the 1962 World’s Fair, certainly helped put Seattle on the map. The Emerald City does have its share of history, however, so…
Image of the Week Stonehenge: Bad Month for the Druids
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…
Travel: Eiffel Tower
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…