The Bears Are Back! As we all “shelter in place” during this worldwide pandemic, we are seeing a great resurgence of wild life around the world! Wildlife biologist Ranger Katie, told the press that Yosemite National Park’s wild bears have… Read More ›
Travel Adventures
Tokyo’s Oldest Wooden Train Station Is Closed! Harajuku’s Covid Desolation!
An Iconic Piece Of Tokyo History Is No More! Another slice of Tokyo history has closed its doors…in this case, it’s Tokyo’s incredible and longest standing WOODEN train station, located in one of Tokyo’s busiest shopping districts…until now. As always,… Read More ›
Seven Books That Influenced Me! My “Wednesday Bookmobile” Has Classics New And Old!
Time To Read! During these times of “sheltering at home”, many of us have had the chance to catch up on books we’ve not had the time until now to read. My blogging friend Robbie Cheadle inspired me to share… Read More ›
The Grand Canyon Is CLOSED! “Hitch Hiking” One Of The World’s Natural Wonders Is Now Off Limits!
The Grand Canyon Is Closed! One of the world’s greatest natural wonders has now closed to the public, as the coronavirus has made it too dangerous to those who live and work there. As Newswer reports: “It is a relief… Read More ›
“Amanda” Has Terrific Adventures! Wednesday’s Bookmobile Has A Great Series Of Young Adult Books!
Join Amanda On A World Of Adventure! Look at this terrific series of books written for middle-school aged minds – filled with mystery and wonder, all focused on one young girl who travels the world! “Amanda” Has The Best Adventures!… Read More ›
Chicago’s Incredible River Walk Is Closed! Here’s A Tour Of What You Can’t See!
Welcome To Chicago – And The Chicago River! It’s one of the most beautiful – and enjoyable – walks in America: the 2 miles of riverfront along the Chicago river, which has been turned into a great place for tourists… Read More ›
Hiking Through Beverly Hills History! Legendary “Pickfair” Estate! Elvis! My “Social Distancing Hiking” Adventure!
A Beverly Hills 90210 Sunrise! Good morning from Beverly Hills! Here is the view east from the top of Beverly Hills, which I took one morning while on a walk. As we are all living in some way in our… Read More ›
Beverly Hills…An Eerie 90210 Silence As “Shelter At Home” Is The New Normal…
Welcome To Beverly Hills 90210! Yes, there is a strange “new normal” in Beverly Hills – just like the rest of the world right now, as we “shelter in place” and fight back against the coronavirus. For those who haven’t… Read More ›
Stay At Home And Read A Book! This “Wednesday Bookmobile” Has Great Reading Options!
With many of us “sheltering at home” for the next few weeks, I wanted to share some terrific books to take your mind off the troubles we are facing…this Wednesday Bookmobile offers books on travel, food, history, pulp fiction and… Read More ›
Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Cancelled… No Painting Of The Chicago River…Here Is A Look At This Tradition!
No Painting Chicago Green! The Coronavirus situation has forced us all to change the way we live our daily lives, as public events are being cancelled out of an abundance of caution…one such event is Chicago’s traditional “painting the river… Read More ›