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Summer Cruising
Nothing better than feeling the wind in your hair cruising up or down PCH….
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Durham, New Hampshire: Three Chimneys Inn
Recently I returned to New England – to Durham, New Hampshire. We gathered to celebrate the life of my grandmother – Mimi, whom I have tried to honor through the blog Project Mimi. It has been years –...
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College Town
Durham is a college town in the truest definition. Time was a bit precious but that didn’t prevent me from walking around and checking out the scenery. I have fond memories of the stories my parents...
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Hampton Cleaners
For me, it was Pearson’s Pharmacy and apparently in Durham, it is Hampton’s cleaners. I love this shot. I love all the “stuff” in the window… a fan, a data stick, Frisbee, wiffle ball, sharpees and...
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Flowers
It’s amusing to stop and consider what inspires you. What resonates with me is the changing of the seasons and the incredible beauty nature provides. I think that is why I like splitting my time...
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Costa Mesa : Arc
A new Find in Costa Mesa …… Everything is wood fired and delicious complimented with a nice red wine or beer. The perfect hipster hangout …. and on the list for when our favorite hipster SW comes...
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Zinc: The Early Bird gets the Scone
She sat patiently waiting for the precise moment to swoop in and have her breakfast. They say the early bird gets the worm, but in this case the early bird got the scone. If reincarnation exists, and...
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Fashionista in training
I have this friend. She has the most unique and interesting style. It suits her so well and matches her charming and quirky personality. She is a complete independent – the type you meet and...
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Friday Night Commute: Juliette’s Kitchen
Most Friday nights find me on a plane commuting from Dallas Texas to Orange County California. The recent find of Juliette Kitchen and Bar has made landing in this idyllic setting even better. Our...
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The cottages of Laguna
Crystal Blue skies and perfect temperatures the cottages beckon you to come to town and see what is going on. I love the stretch of Ocean Avenue where the locals stay. On Saturdays the Farmer’s market...
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Coming Home
How nice to come home and find my very adorable CF cooking a dinner for the two of us. Orchids all through the house, a favorite dinner and sitting at the dining room table. Just the two of us – the...
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Alaska: Anchorage
Walking around Anchorage I was struck by the pots full of flowers in colors of the Alaska Flag, deep indigo sparked with touches of yellow. It wasn’t until the end of our trip up to Denali State Park...
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Alaska: Mount McKinley/Denali
When we didn’t see Denali – also known as Mount McKinley – during the ride through Denali National Park and Preserve, we took matters into our own hands. Well actually the hands of the incomparable...
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Alaska: Denali to Anchorage by Train
Faster than either of us could believe, our time in Denali was finished and we were on the Alaska Railroad heading to Anchorage. It is a great experience – despite the pace and duration. The car in...
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Alaska: Fourth of July – Anchorage to Seward
After another evening and morning in Anchorage we embarked for Seward, the point from which our cruise would leave. After two days by train we had covered nearly 400 miles of diverse Alaska...
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Alaska: Cruising from Seward
I wasn’t sure what to expect on a cruise, but as I have said, it exceeded my expectations. The ship was beautiful with an art collection that would be the envy of a collector. The food was exquisite...
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Alaska: Sawyer Glacier
Sawyer Glacier was our first stop on our way south. I got up and attached my lens to tripod and camera body to lens. Slowly we approached the Sawyer Glacier through Tracy Fjord. I had hoped that we...
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Alaska: Sitka Marinas
Ports play an important part in the history of Alaska. Being there made me think about transportation. The history of Alaska founded on shipping, dogs, and air travel. A plane, considered a luxury in...
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Alaska: Sitka Eagles
I never really thought about the phrase “Eagle Eye” until I actually started looking for Eagles in their natural habitat. It was a personal photo challenge to catch one in its eyrie majestically...
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Alaska: Sitka Forest
Sitka only gets about 5 days a year where the weather is about 70 degrees. It averages mid 50s to low 60′s during the height of the summer. As our first “out and about” we quickly confirmed what...
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