Happy 100th Birthday To El Charro! Talk about tradition! the El Charro Cafe in Tucson, Arizona has been making family-style mexican food since 1922 – the oldest family-owned Mexican restaurant in the US! Please head over to my “all food… Read More ›
Memoirs
What Is “The Thing?” The Shocking Mystery Of Arizona’s Desert Is Revealed Here!
Arizona’s Mysterious Signs! Look closely… See what I see? It’s part of a roadside sign, one that eluded me for almost a hundred miles…it all began as I was driving cross-country with my son, and just outside Tucson, Arizona I… Read More ›
An “On The Edge” Meal At Lisbon’s Ponto Final! Classic Portugese Food Literally ON The Tagus River!
Welcome To Lisbon Portugal! This is a shot of Alex and I overlooking the terrific city of Lisbon, Portugal…where we spent 6 days at the end of 2022…that’s the Tagus River behind us – and do you see that land… Read More ›
Climbing Pena Palace High Above Lisbon! The Majesty Of Sintra Portugal!
Welcome To The Very Colorful Pena Palace! Have you been to Portugal? Well, if you have then you would have gone to one of the country’s most popular – and colorful – palaces! Pena Palace is located in Sintra, the… Read More ›
Celebrating Martin Luther King Day…”Dream. Believe. Unite. Do.” Three Songs Of Remembrance…
Honoring The Late Dr. Martin Luther King… Today is an important holiday in the US, as we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, and use this day as well to encourage all Americans to volunteer to… Read More ›
Standing At The Edge Of The World! Behold The Pt. Reyes Lighthouse! California’s Wild Coast!
Welcome To The Edge Of The World! That’s California’s shoreline facing a massive expanse of the Pacific Ocean – literally the edge of the world – and one of the most beautiful sights we’ve seen! My wife Alex and I… Read More ›
The Wild Food At Cervejaria Ramiro In Lisbon! Scarlett Shrimp! “Crab Head” Crab + A Steak Sandwich Dessert!
Welcome To Lisbon! My wife Alex and I spent New Year’s in Lisbon and I plan to share many of our adventures with you! Portugal’s largest city is also one of Europe’s oldest and most diverse cities. Here is how… Read More ›
Washington DC – A Treasure Trove of Art and Museums! — Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
My sister Susanne shared this terrific story with the museums and art of Washington D.C. from her trip last fall. Enjoy! It’s taken awhile to put it together because there are thousands (maybe millions??) of treasures to be found in… Read More ›
Celebrating The Holidays – At The White House! Here’s Our White House Holiday Party Tour!
Yes, my wife Alex and I attended the White House holiday party on December 21 – an incredible “once in a lifetime” night – so how did this happen? Here’s the story! It all began when my Alex received this… Read More ›
Would You Take The World’s “Longest Uninterrupted Walk”? Fourteen Thousand Miles Kicks Off 2023’s Year Of Wild Hikes!
Who’s Up For A Good Walk To Kick Off 2023? One of my New Year’s resolutions is to hike even more than I have in the past few years, and what better way than the world’s longest hike? Grab some… Read More ›
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