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Monthly Archives: October 2019

“I AM IN RAPTURES AT THE WONDERS OF NATURE.”CLAUDE MONET EXHIBIT AT THE DENVER ART MUSEUM.

When Marla first mentioned we should see the Denver Art Museum’s new Monet exhibit I remember feeling less than enthusiastic, “What, …more water lilies?” She said I would love it,…and “LOVE IT” was an understatement! I haven’t felt so…

FABULOUS FLOWERS & PLANTS AT THE HAWAII TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN…PART 1

Marla and my brother Gary are in front of one of my very favorite places, the “Hawaiian Tropical Botanical Garden.” We visited the Big Island Island in September to visit high school friends in Kona and my brother on the Hilo side. The gardens are a must-visit…

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT,…MY FAVORITE SPY & POLITICAL THRILLER MOVIES AND ON TV

I just finished reading Alan Cumming’s great book on espionage and politics in China, “Typhoon.”It’s a compelling thriller in the vein of John le Carre. The book started me thinking about many exciting spy and political thriller movies and shows. I’ll…

HAPPY HAWAII MEMORIES

Marla and I just returned from a trip to Hawaii to visit with some high school friends and my brother. It brought back memories of past trips. Lauren & Kate are getting ready to ride the waves on the Big Island (2013). Hiking at Akaka Falls State Park. The Girls…