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Gifts for Travelers

“Gifts, believe me, captivate both men and Gods, Jupiter himself was won over and appeased by gifts.” —Ovid What to give the traveler? Check out these 25 gift ideas: Portable Battery Charger – ultra thin (think credit card size) Travel

Posted in Travel Know How

Maple Syrup memories

You can’t get much closer to authentic New England than a sugarhouse in March. I have fond memories of looking into open vats of boiling maple sap. This was in and around a cold walk outside to watch the sap

Posted in Found in the USA

Still Valentines

Alcobaça, Portugal.  Reprinted from 2018. Pedro and Inez were a twosome in the 1300s. But he was a prince and his father, King Alfonso, disapproved of their relationship. Ultimately, Alfonso had Inez removed from the scene via murder. (History books say she

Posted in Just for Fun

Lunar New Year

Re-printed from 2018. In the midst of this lunar new year celebration, I thought some photos of a parade in Shanghai, China might be in order.  I was on hand to watch the groups of young men assemble the dragons.

Posted in Just for Fun

Faces of Cold

I feel it… The cold air, entering my lungs, is taking my breath away. The chill is blasting past my thermal underwear and layers of gear. If I pull my hat any lower, it will block my vision. My frozen

Posted in Just for Fun