Over the long July 4 weekend, our destination on the California central coast – Morro Bay. Watch our video of an adorable sea otter mother and pup, and find out why kelp is a “floating blankie.”
Read more…New – Museum of the American Revoluion
We took a visit to see the new Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. The museum presents the story of the American Revolution and founding of the United States with re-created historical moments, immersive theater, hands-on experiences, personal stories, authentic artifacts, such as muskets and swords, newspaper with Declaration of Independence, George Washington’s war tent.
Read more…New books for spring
We live in northern California, and spring this year is spectacular, drought years with brown hills are gone, replaced with emerald green wherever we look. A trip to various favorite bookstores, we returned with a bag full of new children’s books for spring.
Read more…New York City mystery books
New York City is a dynamic setting for mysteries – the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Grand Central Station, Yankee stadium, the subway, Central Park. Here’s new and favorite mysteries, all set in New York, from Harlem to Staten Island, East Side, West Side, Ellis Island, and Fifth Ave.
Read more…Where is the Last Spike?
Where is the original (Last Spike (Golden Spike), used to commemorate the completion of the transcontinental railroad at Promontory Summit Utah on May 10, 1869?
Read more…January 6 is Epiphany – Three Kings Day
One the most popular holidays in Europe is Epiphany, also called Three Kings Day. The holiday on January 6 celebrates the arrival of the Magi in Bethlehem, bringing gifts to the Christ child. Epiphany is observed with special cakes and sweets, parades, and presents for children.
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