Did you know that there are two castles 16 miles apart in the northern New Jersey area? One is Lambert Castle, perched on Garret Mountain overlooking the city of Paterson. Built by Englsh silk magnate Catholina Lambert in 1892-93, he named it “Belle Vista.” Lambert continued to expand the building…
The world of skiing, any winter sport really, is foreign to me. I have never tried skiing or snowboarding, neither ever appealed to me. I attempted to ice skate once as a child. It did not go well. But I love watching the Winter Olympics and am amazed at what…
On Main Street in a town with a population of over 5,000, an hour west of where I live, there is a funeral home across the street from the hospital. I have to wonder who made this decision but an even bigger question is does their close proximity go into…
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I once again have led my long-suffering husband to new treasures along the highways and byways of this great country. I never tell the poor man where we are going, I navigate us to the address, telling him to be on the lookout for anything “unusual.” Mister Rain is not…
This pillow was a gift from one of my dearest friends. She said she thought of me as soon as she saw it. Travel has greatly impacted my life and shaped me. I am who I am because of the places I have been. The period directly following my vision…
One of the places we always go to when in the Seattle area is the iconic Pike Place Market, located downtown. Although it is a tourist destination, you will find locals there as well, shopping for produce, flowers, spices, chocolates, crafts, artwork, cheese, meats and, of course, fish. When we…
While out to dinner during a long weekend trip, my husband and I sat at a table overlooking the attached enclosed patio. The floor to ceiling windows separated us from another diner seated at a table out there. Mister Rain told me that he had a dog. A woman joined…
It has become less important, but I always imagined that I would visit all 50 states before I die. You would think as the clock continues to tick this desire would become stronger, but for me, it has diminished. It would still be a great accomplishment but as I continue…
