Confession time: I was not a good history student. I remember the name Alexander Hamilton, but I did not recall the specifics of his contributions to our county. Hamilton was an amazing, educational performance by a gifted group of singers and dancers! The story provided the details without having to know the story. My husband… Read More
Category Archives: Out and about
Packing for a Trip…Less is More!
I think I received the biggest travel compliment ever while on our trip to London and Italy. We landed and met our driver who said, “Is this all your luggage? I have never seen Americans pack so light.” My mom would be proud! While planning our trip, a friend who had recently returned from Italy… Read More
Downtown Ft. Meyers, Florida and the Edison Ford Winter Estates
We recently stayed for two days and one night in Ft. Meyers, Florida. The downtown is pretty happening with great shops, restaurants, bars, theatre and, of course, the gulf. There is a large paddle boat at the end of a pier, which is an event unto itself. There are beautiful old buildings with amazing architecture… Read More
The Accidental Vacation
A few years ago, Mike and I Christmas vacationed on Captiva Island in a Florida. I will remember this always because I cracked a tooth at Christmas lunch while eating shrimp. Yikes! This year we thought we would go back. In the hurry of finding a vacation rental and dealing with interruptions, we somehow booked… Read More