Our vacation in Maine started out like the above picture. Rain, rain, and more rain. As we flew into Bangor we experienced torrential downpours. This was definitely NOT the time to have soft sided luggage like I had. Trust me, I was damp for a Continue reading →
Samurai Armor at The High
When Ann and I went to Atlanta and visited the High Museum one of the most impressive exhibits on display was the Samurai: Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller. This collection was massive and was only a small part of their collection Continue reading →
Atlanta High
My BFF Ann and I spent a few days in Atlanta and one of the things we ticked off our to do list was to visit the High Museum of Art on Peachtree St NE. The great thing about museums is that they open the Continue reading →
The End of an Era – Thank You, Rocky’s!
Our little town of Brevard is in mourning over the announcement that one of our favorite places in our cute downtown is closing its doors after 28 years of serving its customers. Rocky’s Grill and Soda Shop announced last week that it will be closing Continue reading →
A Quick Glimpse at The New York Public Library
One of the things on my bucket list was to stop at the New York Public Library during our last trip to NYC. We didn’t have a lot of time to spend there but it was enough to get me excited about being there. It Continue reading →
Road Tripping
Another road trip to Ohio is in the books and we are happy to have been able to go. However, it is always great to get back home. Home to our own bed and our kitties who have missed us. The first thing we do Continue reading →
Sometimes You Just Need to Call an Audible
A repost but still one of my very favorite places in our area. I need to go visit soon. I have spent my fair share of time sitting in bleachers watching football games over the years. Micah was a player in junior high and high Continue reading →
More From the Beach
Our beach trip is over but you know I have to share a few more pictures with you, right? It was a great trip, even with cloudy and stormy weather, and there is always something fun to see, shrimp to eat and beaches to walk. Continue reading →
Shore Am Happy
The condo we stayed at last week at Kure Beach, North Carolina was called Shore Am Happy. We arrived during a torrential downpour and massive storm and to be honest I renamed the place Shore Am Happy I Am Still Standing. Whew. The following picture Continue reading →
A Perfectly Curated Library
If you have read the book The Personal Librarian. by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray you already know a bit about Belle da Costa Greene, the personal librarian for J.P. Morgan. The summary of the book as found on Amazon is as follows: In Continue reading →