One month ago today, October 9, 2015, my Dad and I ventured out together for what would be our last road trip. The trip wasn’t a vacation that we had excitedly counted down to like in the past when we traveled to San Diego, Washington, DC or Charleston. Vacationing with my Dad was so much […]
As 2012 is about to close, I thought I would take a look back on what I have recently been calling an “uneventful” year. I guess it takes a moment of reflection to realize that it is ridiculous to have been referring to 2012 as uneventful. I have let my dreams of going to Paris […]
Today is Veteran’s Day, and I would like to honor all those who have served for we would not be the great nation we are without them. My son has learned quite a bit about the American Revolution and the Civil War in school and through our travels. He still has a lot to […]
Washington, D.C. is one of my favorite places to visit, and I love the Smithsonian. Seriously, with so many museums and exhibits to choose from, there always is a reason to visit! Another great perk is that the Smithsonian museums are FREE! Okay, well I know the FREE part has your attention, but maybe you […]
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the ceremonial planting of the Japanese flowering cherry trees along the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. My family was fortunate to take in the beauty of the Cherry Blossoms this past weekend thanks to spring arriving a little early. In addition to their beauty, we learned that […]