I love visiting new York City.  Usually, Dear Husband is in meetings and and I'm left to navigate the subway system on my own, but, thi...

I've been a big fan of the Today Show since high school.  Since we were staying in Midtown, there way no reason not to get over to sta...

I have a thing for bridges, maybe because living in Portland, we have a lot of them!  It was a real treat to take the subway to Brooklyn Bri...

 I was fascinated by the clock in the lobby of the Waldorf Astoria.  It's nine feet tall and was made for the Chicago World's fair...

What better way to spend a gloomy Portland Sunday afternoon wine tasting and chocolate treats! After church and a delicious brunch at Manza...

We've been coming to Manzanita Beach for years to celebrate the New Year.  When our kids were younger it was always a night of family g...

 I love the Farmers Markets and Fruit Stands that pop up everywhere in Oregon in the middle of Fall.  The fruits and vegetables are the most...

I could have titled this post "Breakfast and Vignettes."  Maybe it's because I'm an artist that I really appreciate the de...