The gardens next to the Hotel Chinzanso in Tokyo are just magnificent! Marla, and I, with our granddaughters, explored the gardens every day during our stay in Tokyo. In 1878, Yamagata Aritomo came into possession of this area, built a large mansion with gardens and named it “Chinzanso.”…
I spent over a year planning a trip with Marla and our granddaughters to Japan, Thailand, Bali, Singapore, and Hong Kong but it almost didn’t happen! A week before our departure Marla was in the hospital for 3 nights with a fracture in her foot that had not…
Bangkok welcomes over 30 million visitors a year! There is truly so much to see and do. You have gorgeous ornate temples, ultra modern shopping centers, tasty street food and bustling markets. The Chao Phraya River is Thailand’s most important waterway, flowing for over 230 miles from…
Why do so many of us surround ourselves with personal little treasures? Look around and you’ll probably see a number of little odds and ends on your desk, the bookcase, night stand, or in the kitchen. There are many answers to this…along with many questions. For…
I am from a long line of horticulturists. Marla’s plants do very well with her loving care. My grandfather had a large greenhouse and grew beautiful orchids. My Mom and grandmother knew the names of just about every flower and plant. But, alas, my talents are not at…
Marla and I celebrated an early Christmas at Stacy and Stan’s lake house on Cedar Creek Lake in Texas. The family will be touring India during the Holidays so we were happy to join them for early Christmas festivities. Vaughan is home for Christmas break from Auburn University…
Our boat docked at the Quai de la Savonnerie in Rouen, the capital of the French region of Normandy. We heard the city was fascinating, but we not prepared for its’ beauty. We were ready to disembark with our Uniworld guides. This is the magnificent Cathédrale Notre-Dame…
Happy Birthday Stacy! You are a beautiful light who brings wonderful happiness to Mom & Dad and your family. Two beauties! Dinner at Javier’s in Dallas. We all were missing Vaughan who was at Auburn University and Stan overseas for work. The glow of sunset at the Lake…
Marla and I were long overdo for a visit to Vail, Colorado, a true favorite of ours in the summer months. We had tickets for two evenings of dance performances during the Vail Dance Festival. We love staying at Manor Vail Lodge, within easy walking distance of Vail Village, Golden…
Happy Birthday to our wonderful daughter Lisa! You are beautiful inside and out, passionate about important causes, a talented business woman, a super Mom & Wife! We wish you a happy and healthy year. We love you so much! I’ll share Lisa’s visual story from earliest…