I just updated my Skype client and was using it to talk with the grandgirls. I have to say, the experience is darned good. But then, they both started talking with me and everyone was happy! Then Macy wanted to show me something special: The girls brought up Hawaii — where we all plan to…
When Max, Heather and I were visiting Blacksburg, VA to attend Devin Cass’ wedding, we walked around the Virginia Tech campus and noticed how impressive it was. We also noticed how crazy everyone was about the “Hokie Bird” mascot. They are everywhere! So, after we found out that a “Hokie” is a type of…
The “F” line of San Francisco’s “Muni” system (the “Municipal Railroad” to be precise) runs on the surface streets for its entire route — which starts on Fisherman’s Wharf, follows the shoreline along The Embarcadero and then turns up Market Street all the way to 17th and Castro. And many of the vintage streetcars see…
This hand-crafted purse reminded me of a leatherworking course my Mom, sister and I took when living in Elizabeth City, NC. I’m pretty sure we did it under the auspices of the US Navy, in the on-base “hobby shop” they provided to officers “and their dependents.”
Deb and I took a “hike” in our favorite park in San Jose — Alum Rock Park. Walking by the Youth Science Institute, pictured here on the right, we noticed a lot of activity taking place in the park next to the YSI building Here’s what we saw: It looked like a group of girls,…
I recently got to spend some time with my sister, Diane — first at a wedding, then on a long, 8-hour drive to her home and then for a short visit with her and her son, Tim. I also met her boyfriend, David, who asked about me about growing up with Diane. I gave my…
