I can’t believe we are smack dab in a new decade! We grabbed at life the past 10 years knowing the fleeting nature of existence. Marla had gone through so much with earlier cancer treatments (multiple surgeries, stem cell transplant, radiation, & high-dose chemo) and almost counter…
What an amazing year! I will share some of my favorite images of 2019. Family, happy events, somber moments, and personal discoveries. There were instances of beautiful transformation along with challenges and pain. These are times of holding those who are dear to you,…really, really close. I caught…
Last year I posted “Let’s Do Lunch! Favorite Lunches Part 1” http://gentryconnects.net/?p=1357 On our travels, lunch is always our favorite meal so a “Part 2” is in order. I hope it reminds you of your favorites and provides some travel ideas…
Are you ever transported to a place close to home or far away simply by a wisp of a smell, scent, or a taste, of food or …
I can’t remember the last time we went to Las Vegas just to play! Past trips were for work and trade shows. When I saw Lady Gaga tickets go online I jumped on them! Marla went to Vegas every summer as a child as this was her Dad…
2018 has been a fascinating year of discoveries, new connections, a few challenges, and transformations. I am aware more than ever the importance of being around those…
After a few days of blissful relaxation we decided to explore the area around our Hotel Castello La Leccia. Castellina in Chianti is a beautiful Tuscan town up the hill. Quiet streets in the afternoon were perfect for leisurely exploration. A fascinating contemporary bronze by the old fountain. After a…
Last December I talked to Marla about including Tuscany as part of an itinerary for our 2018 anniversary trip. She really wasn’t thrilled at all. She said “we’ve covered Tuscany pretty well already so why don’t you come up with something new!”…
Marla read an article about the “50 Best Restaurants in The World” in the Denver Post and mentioned one of them was in Menton, on the Cote d’Azur. Menton was one of the stops on our Anniversary trip to Europe this summer so we decided to…