Conference Report: Sightseeing

One of my college friends is a senior photo editor for National Geographic, a publication where photography is king.  Since we were meeting for lunch in D.C., she invited me to meet her at her office.   Did you know National Geographic has a small museum that’s open...

Adirondack Adventure

For his winter vacation, our son announced he wanted to go skiing.  Not water-skiing, downhill skiing.  My DH and I looked at each other and wondered where this mutant being came from.  Our family usually spends the winter break someplace where you can bask in the...

California Dreamin’: Part Deux

Since my Dearest Husband and I were only 90 miles from Hearst Castle, we decided to drive down scenic Route 1 to take a look at William Randolph Hurst’s grand hilltop home.  The problem was that Route 1 was shrouded in fog.  It was very atmospheric but the views were...