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Monthly Archives: February 2026

OUR EGYPTIAN TRAVEL ADVENTURE FINALLY HAPPENED AFTER 4 ATTEMPTS

Egypt was supposed to be part of a tour of the Maasai Mara Reserve in Kenya and a cruise to the Seychelles Islands in 1997. Sadly, there was a terrorist attack in Luxor killing 62 people, mostly tourists. We were advised to stay on the plane at both the Luxor…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARLA

Wonderful Happy Birthday wishes to Marla! She has a special “Je ne sais quoi” of beauty, kindness, sensitivity, and intellect. An explorer at heart. Near Moezz Street by the Khan Khalili Market in Cairo. A lifetime student of history. At the Edfu Temple in Egypt. I love her…

THE PERSONALIZED WORLD OF…GEWGAWS, BAUBLES, TCHOTCHKES, TRINKETS, KNICK-KNACKS, BIBELOTS, AND DOODAHS.

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…

MY FAVORITE ENCOUNTERS WITH FLOWERS AND PLANTS IN 2025

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…