Into the Mayan Jungle in Cobá
Entering the Mayan ruins of Cobá is to enter a jungle world that still hides unexcavated ruins and secrets of a people that dominated the Yucatan Peninsula from 250 A.D. to 900 A.D. We had the privilege...
The Inventing Room – Denver
“Oompa Loompa, do-ba-dee-doo,
I've got a perfect puzzle for you.”
The song from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory came to mind as we entered The
Inventing Room in Denver, Colorado. A large painting of Gene Wilder’s Willy Wonka face
underscored...
River Rafting
“You're just trying to kill me,” our granddaughter responded when we announced that we would be river rafting during our trip to Colorado Springs, Co. My assurances that fun, not death, was the goal did little to...
Tulum, Mexico – A Study in Mayan Heritage
Overlooking the crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean, Tulum Quintana Roo, Mexico, stands as a reminder of the far-reaching power of the Mayan people. Located about 80 miles south of Cancun, Tulum gets its name from the...
From the Cabbage Patch
Thousands of sweet baby faces in every shape, size, and color greeted us as we entered the specialized hospital. The newborns all smiled with anticipation in hopes that we would take one—or more— home with us at...
Reliving Movies along the Oregon Coast
That place seems familiar! Wait, so does that one!
The Oregon coast and, in particular, the area around Cannon Beach and Astoria, kept sparking memories for me of scenes from movies that I had watched many years ago.
The...
It’s a Matter of Death
Lines of hearses greeted us as we entered the National Museum of Funerals in Houston, Texas, but we resisted the impulse to rush in their direction and, instead, followed the map carefully to head towards the section...
Houston with Kids…Part 2
Long before Covid, I wrote an article about some of the fun things to do in Houston with kids. The Children’s Museum, the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Houston Zoo are all on the “must...
A City Within a City – Decatur, Georgia
Nestled in the heart of Atlanta, GA, Decatur is a gem for tourists and locals alike. In the last few years, Decatur has enjoyed a resurgence to become a destination for both young and old.
Our family has...
Music at Its Finest at the Musical Instruments Museum
Music. Fun. History. Entertainment. Yes, it is possible to experience all these things in one great museum, the Musical Instruments Museum (MIM) in Phoenix, Arizona, which opened in 2010. My husband and I were amazed at the...