Archive for the 'everyday adventures' Category

readjust

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

Buildings form steps up to Coit Tower, which stands tall in the distance, and the sun sets as the city’s flashing lights peak through side streets, ready to light them up after the sun takes its final dip into the horizon. I took this photo from inside a restaurant in San Francisco’s China Town while [...]

why you like to travel

Friday, April 8th, 2011

Thank you for sharing why you like to travel with me last week. I think it’s always important to stop and really think about that so we don’t stray from taking chances or pursuing things that will make us happy simply because we get too stuck in the daily grind. I loved your responses, so [...]

why i like to travel

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

The other day I told Mike that it has been way too long since I last got on a plane and that it is high time I get the heck out of my element and explore something totally new. He quickly reminded me that barely six months ago I was in Africa and Europe and [...]

my mayan calendar

Monday, March 21st, 2011

I’m not one to collect a lot of stuff on my travels, but I often do return with one piece that tends to be more than just a symbol of my trip – it also holds more meaning – like our Fleur De Lis from New Orleans. When I was in Mexico for Beth’s wedding [...]

into the sun

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

In 2005 my friend Sue sent me a postcard. One of the many things that make Sue great is her ability to express herself through writing – not typing – just writing. Most of the postcards I have ever received are from her. This postcard is from El Salvador, where she was living at the [...]

wine and architecture

Monday, March 7th, 2011

If this weekend had a soundtrack it would be the sound of rushing water. The sun was out, the temperature was warm and the snow was melting  into the gutters and turning into little, urban waterfalls. Spring is near. And for a New Englander who has endured major snow storms on almost a weekly basis, it was impossible to resist being [...]

NabeWise Boston is here

Saturday, February 26th, 2011

NabeWise Boston | Great local guide and community for city neighborhoods

ever see a sign that makes you do a double take no matter how many times you pass it?

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Strange signs