My husband & I talked many times about visiting the Pentagon Memorial, but I just couldn’t do it. For three years, the benches stood, honoring those who perished on that awful day. Finally, on an overcast, drizzly Labor Day afternoon & then, on a quiet September 11th evening, I did it. I faced my fears…
America Remembers
“Time is passing. Yet, for the United States of America, there will be no forgetting September the 11th. We will remember every rescuer who died in honor. We will remember every family that lives in grief. We will remember the fire and ash, the last phone calls, the funerals of the children.” – President George…
Foto Friday: Granville Public Market Flowers
Public markets are a gold mine when it comes to photography. The sights, the color, the people. While spending the morning at the Granville Public Market, I was especially taken by the bright, beautiful flowers. Whoever says Canada is just cold & wintery hasn’t been to this vibrant market!
Oh, Travel: Daily Deals: Good for Business or Good for Consumers?
84% off dental services. 61% off kids foreign language classes. Gym membership & personal training. Half off a Vermont bed & breakfast.These are just some of the emails that flood my inbox on a daily basis from companies like Groupon, LivingSocial, TravelZoo, Amazon Local, & BloomSpot. Usually they are skimmed & moved to my trash…
Hotel Review: the Inn at Camden Place; Camden, Maine
The Inn at Camden Place is a bit of a hybrid inn-boutique hotel. It’s a very basic inn, without all the amenities of a hotel or bed & breakfast, but still had a small, charming feeling. We enjoyed chatting with the inn keeper, Judy, but found that most of the other guests beat us in age by…
