Without doubt, my favorite part of our recent trip to Scotland was visiting the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye. These magical waterfalls located on the northern slopes of the magnificent Black Cuillin range, are beautiful crystal-clear blue pools on the Allt Coire a’ Continue reading →
My posts will probably be Scotland heavy for awhile just because I have so many pictures and it was such a great trip. Today’s post will be picture heavy with limited text but I figure that will be just fine with most of my readers. Continue reading →
How do you start an overseas trip off in style? Why, stay at the TWA Hotel at JFK airport, of course. If you have never heard of this hotel – let me tell you this- it is one not to miss if you can. Think Continue reading →
Chris and I just got back from a fabulous trip to Scotland with our son, Aaron and his wife and her parents. I have a LOT to share about this wonderful trip but for today as jet lag hits me I will focus on sharing Continue reading →
Tappity tap tap. Tappity tap tap. What makes that sound? On my phone it is the text tone I have given our youngest son when my phone is set on vibrate and it makes me smile when I hear that repeated rhythm. but the tappity Continue reading →
Fences have a purpose. Usually a fence is something that is built to keep something contained. A fence can do either one of two things – it can keep something in or it can keep something out. As I was reviewing pictures I had taken Continue reading →
I am a sucker for gadgets. Give me the latest innovative item that claims to be the perfect answer to any problem and I jump on board. I gave Chris a really ingenious gift, or so I thought, at Christmas and I claimed it this Continue reading →
Life is funny at times, isn’t it? Traveling is definitely different these days than it used to be. I’m not complaining – just stating a fact. Chris and I are fortunate to be able to do a lot of traveling and we always, always, always Continue reading →
After falling in love with Thomas Dambo’s work at the Arboretum (read about that here) I knew we had to visit his latest installation at Raleigh’s Dix Park during our trip to see Aaron and Erin. Dambo’s mission is simple but powerful: create art that draws people Continue reading →
Today a look back at a trip to Sylva, North Carolina where Chris and I happened upon a delightful place. One of the wonderful areas in the Museum of the American House Cat included a section with cat teapots and tea kettles. Of course I Continue reading →
