Last month I took a week’s vacation on a trip (College of Curiosity field trips) that visited some areas that, while not as glamorous as Istanbul or Paris, were places that I had never seen before. After spending a… Read More ›
Travel
A Librarian at Retirement Remembers Her Mentor
Originally posted on Yankee Skeptic:
I want to thank my good friend Ellie, who is retiring this month, for this terrific post on her mentor. The Enoch Pratt Free Library has to be one of the most beautiful in the…
Friday Fun Flick….Woods Hole MA
Some photographs taken while my daughter was finishing up her PhD at Woods Hole. It’s a wonderful town, if slightly expensive.. My daughter learned the hard way that the bus to Falmouth, and a real food store, closes… Read More ›
To the End of the Earth for Wine
First section: This serves very simply as a no-spoiler tip sheet for how to get to Vina Artesenal Gonzales Bastias, located in the Maule River Valley. *Plan on a 90 minute to two hour drive from Santa Cruz, Chile…. Read More ›
Famous Faces in NYC – Friday Fun Flick!
Last week I had dinner and drinks at a great little places called Faces & Names, located in midtown Manhattan, near my hotel. We found it by accident (well, through TripAdvisor “close to me” search). Nice meal, good selection of… Read More ›
Innocence Dented (or a nice walk spoiled)
The following piece was originally written and posted 10/5/10 on my blog atwww.dimland.com. This past Sunday afternoon was one of those glorious fall afternoons which I wish I could save to enjoy on a mid-winter day. Clear blue sky, cool… Read More ›
Mandolin Dreams
I spent 7 very painful years learning to play the piano. I enjoy playing the piano, but I never was considered good at it. My brothers seemed to have a natural musical ability I never inherited, but I do enjoy… Read More ›
Where I’m Headed This Weekend
My friend Doug, about three months ago: “With all of the places you’ve been, you’ve never been to New York City?” Yes, it’s true. I can count the relatively obscure, as far as travel goes, tiny Kotor Montenegro, and have… Read More ›
One of these Room Mates is not Like the Other….
My husband and I are often considered opposites. He’s neat and tidy, and I am rather messy. He’s a trained engineer and his jobs have always required meticulous attention to detail and safety. I’m an artist, and my work depends… Read More ›
When mom needs surgery, how to prepare a child.
When I had only one child, my young preschooler Evelyn, I needed to have some very serious surgery. As a good parent I wanted to prepare her, so I went to the library. There were books about “Mom is Dead”… Read More ›
Two Different Girls 