It’s one of my favorite things to do during winter! We haven’t been to the conservatory since before everything shut down in early 2020. And naturally, things are different now. Advance reservations are required. Oh wait, now I remember that we made reservations at one point in the last almost 3 years. But something came … More A winter visit to the conservatory
Last summer we finally travelled to the North Shore of Lake Superior. Neither of us had ever been before and we loved it so much that we went back this summer. Both very different but very fun trips. Last year we stayed at a place right on the shore of Lake Superior and every room … More The North Shore of Lake Superior, redux
At the end of July I met my sister at Midway airport in Chicago to spend some time together and to visit with as much family as possible. We’re originally from the Chicago area where both of our parents grew up, married and had children. In 1969 we moved to California. Much of our family … More A long weekend in Chicago including The Art Institute
It’s been another different year at the fair. We have gone to the fair on opening day since before I can remember. And then we’ve always gone at least one more time, sometimes more. Last year was the first time we didn’t go more than once due to Covid. Okay, 2020 too but there was … More Minnesota State Fair 2022
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A decade ago this month, I started this blog with a brief welcome post: Life is a wonderful journey.??As we reflect, our favorite memories confirm that the best things in life truly are not things, but rather experiences:?travel?near and far, the simplicity of nature found in the garden and…
I’m finally getting to our last day in Washington, D.C. in May. We spent 6 full days in our nation’s capital and had a great time! We experienced all sorts of weather on this trip and our last day felt very much like autumn. The high was in the low 60s! And it was lightly … More Washington, D.C. in May – last day
Ah day 5, another full day but what a great time! My cover photo reflects what I did this day: the Capitol building and the United States Botanic Garden together. I took this photo as I approached the botanic garden after lunch. Our request to tour the capitol was granted and it happened on this … More Washington, D.C. in May – day 5
travels with toby 