“Somewhere in Time” While we were dating, Kevin introduced me to the 1980 film “Somewhere in Time” starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. When he first viewed it, he was enthralled with the music and was on his hands and knees in front of the TV reading the credits to find the composer’s name. In … [Read more…]
If you have ever been at Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals, on opening day you will have seen the iconic Clydesdales. These majestic horses march around the inside of the stadium to cheering crowds as the Budweiser theme song plays. Have you ever wondered who takes care of these horses? And who … [Read more…]
National Parks – What a deal! This last year the word came out that there will be a price increase for the National Parks senior lifetime pass. Currently the cost is $10. August 28, 2017 is when the new prices go into effect. Recently passing the age requirement, I was able to purchase my pass when … [Read more…]
A highlight of our recent Michigan trip was exploring the many facets of Pictured Rock National Lakeshore located just outside Munising, Michigan. Hiking, viewing waterfalls and lighthouses, and learning about the area’s history made trip very enjoyable. Located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is comprised of over 100 miles of scenic trails … [Read more…]
In a previous post, we talked about trip planning. You plan the when, the where, and the how of the trip. You take care of all pre-trip necessities. The excitement builds and the day approaches. Finally the day is here and the trip begins. The trip goes as planned and all is well. And then … [Read more…]
Patriotism. Flag waving. Patriotic stories. Am I patriotic? Are YOU patriotic? Dictionary.com defines patriotism as “devoted love, support, and defense of one’s country; national loyalty”. All good things. But patriotism is more than just that. Love, support, and defense of one’s country should include knowledge of our country’s history (the good and the bad) and appreciating those who have gone before us. Can’t beat being … [Read more…]
During our travels, Kevin and I enjoy visiting presidential museums and libraries. For this reason, on our trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, we drove through Grand Rapids and stopped at the Gerald Ford Presidential Museum. Located downtown next to the Grand River, the museum has a large parking lot that is free of charge for … [Read more…]
To Plan or not to plan? That is the question. “That’s not a vacation, that’s an expedition!” is what a former co-worker would exclaim to me as I explained the planning Naomi and I were doing for a pending vacation. “The root word for vacation is vacate.” To my co-worker, that meant hopping into the … [Read more…]