Our first visit to the Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa was in 2006. We returned last August and one word describes our stay…FABULOUS! The hotel beautifully combines luxury, comfort, unique decor, a great staff, superb restaurant, and history. The first written information about the building dates back to…
Taking a photograph is my way of holding on to life, and to keep a special moment forever. I will share a few of my many favorites. In 2021 Marla was in the emergency room for heart failure while in California. Upon her return home she had to wear a…
Marla and I were in Boston for our grandson’s graduation form Boston College. It was wonderful to be with the family on such an occasion. We all had dinner at one of Paxton’s favorites, Eataly. Paxton’s friend Johnnie joined us as well. The breakfast…
In 7th grade I saved up enough money to purchase my first 35 mm Kodak camera. This was the beginning of a love of photography. My cameras evolved from Kodak, Canon, Nikon, Rollei Rolleiflex SL66 medium format, Fujifilm XT-4…and to my current camera…an Apple iPhone…
Our daughter Stacy and her good friend Bart have worked on various charity events in Dallas for many years. During our last trip Bart invited us to see their new home. We couldn’t wait to see Bart and this latest creation of his and Steven (who was travelling…
I pulled out a medley of old photos, marketing materials, fabric work sheets, and much more from the saved boxes when we cleaned out our storage locker. I must say it was really fun to revisit these transformative times. This is a photo of me in my office next to…
Have you ever felt impelled to revisit a place which was once very important in your life? While in Chiang Mai during the July trip to Southeast Asia with grandsons, we hired a driver to take us to Hang Dong and Baan Tawai Village, where we spent over 20 years…
I love to shop but I like window shopping even more! I can’t think of anyplace better for this than…Paris! The varieties of creative window displays are almost endless from the iconic and often mesmerizing Louis Vuitton to a tiny boutique on a medieval lane. Everyone…
Our last day visiting museums was wonderful in every way. We organized our itinerary at breakfast with the National Portrait Gallery as our first stop. It was fascinating to see how the museum curators wove a visual story of the people who have shaped the country…presidents, poets, activists, and…
Marla and I were amazingly fortunate to spend four full days exploring Washington DC museums with our grandson and dinners with friends. Paxton enjoys museums as much as we do so it was a major treat for all. The famous cherry blossoms had peaked but there were a few colorful…