Do you ever have that experience when you are unexpectedly delighted and amazed? Perhaps you had that flawless and fast run down a steep, perfectly powdered ski run? Maybe you saw that stunning multicolored sunset over a calm ocean or stumbled across a hidden lake after a long walk in a thick forest? Perhaps a… Continue reading Chinese Lantern Festival – Raleigh, NC
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Los Angeles Arboretum
When one lives in a highly urban area such as Los Angeles, having access to a lovely 127-acre oasis housing an immense variety of plants and trees (and a lake and other interesting sites) is a welcome break.
Old Glory
I love the American flag. When I’m at an event where the National Anthem is sung, I stand up, hand over my heart, and do my best to belt out the high notes. I used to be able to hit the high notes. Not so much anymore, but Old Glory has a special place in my heart.
Pearl Harbor
Oahu – known as the “Gathering Place.” I have passed through briefly a few times, changing planes from Los Angeles to one of the other islands. I had never selected Oahu as a destination. It seemed too touristy, and as someone who lives in a beach side community in touristy Los Angeles, Oahu wasn’t high… Continue reading Pearl Harbor
