My Visit To Washington State

Retirement affords one certain opportunity which I am very appreciative.  Such opportunities include the ability to travel, explore, see new places and visit new and old friends.  My visit to Washington State allowed me to kill two birds with one stone.  I was so excited to visit my dear friends  Debbie and Vern.  Debbie and … Read more

The Philadelphia Flower Show

A visit to the Philly flower show

I had always heard that the Philadelphia flower show was one of the best in the country.   With that being said, I had always wanted to visit Philly’s flower show but I just never got around to it.  In 2017  I decided this would be the year for my visit to the flower show, only … Read more

The Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival

Summer is slowly coming to a close. I decided to take advantage of the gorgeous weather we’ve been having by attending the 28th annual Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival held at the Annapolis City Dock in Maryland. It was a perfect day to participate in the festival. Annapolis is the capital of Maryland as well as the … Read more

The Charm of St. Michaels, Maryland

The town of St. Michaels, Maryland takes you back to days gone by to a simpler time.  St. Michaels is a gem of a town located on the Eastern Shore in Talbot County. St. Michaels has its own unique charm and grace. Less modernized than most other cities in the state.  It’s a place you … Read more

A Visit To The Queen City

My Visit To The Queen City I have a very good reason to visit the Queen City this is where my first born lives.  Garret is the oldest of my two sons.  He moved to Cincinnati a few years ago chasing his dream job. In addition he loves the Ohio sports teams. Besides that he … Read more

A Special Time In Atlantic City

It was so much fun spending time with my sister Sandra. Our mini-vacation was fabulous! That Saturday we went to New York City and moved on to New Jersey.  We stayed in New Jersey overnight, got up the next morning and had a big breakfast so we could spend the day in Atlantic City. Can … Read more

A New York State of Mind

I was so happy to have my sister Sandra visit me this summer. Since we’ve both retired we have become thick as thieves (spend a lot of time together).  I refer to her as my “partner in crime.”  I’m the oldest and Sandra is one year younger.  Since retiring my “little sis” now makes her … Read more

A Time For Cherry Blossoms

  A Time For Cherry Blossoms These cherry trees put on a spectacular show each spring growing around the Tidal Basin.   I’m talking about the cherry trees gifted to America from Japan.  The Japanese flowering cherry tree is known throughout the world for their beauty.  Each year a festival is held in Washington D.C.  It’s … Read more

Huntley Meadows Park Wetlands

  Huntley Meadows Park I feel a certain connection with nature.  Springtime is an excellent time to reconnect with the world after a long winter season. Huntley Meadows Park Wetland is the perfect place to connect with nature and become one with the world. Huntley Meadows Park is located in Fairfax County in Alexandria, Virginia … Read more

The Gillette Stadium

  The Gillette Stadium I really couldn’t travel to Boston without visiting the legendary Gillette football stadium before leaving for home.   The Gillette Stadium is the home of the New England Patriots NFL Football.  The Gillette stadium is located halfway between Boston, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island.  The New England Patriots have a major following. … Read more