My mom and I like to travel together, so I planned to take her somewhere for her birthday earlier this year. Wanting to find a unique place to stay that wasn't too far from Rochester, I came upon Belhurst Castle, which is on one of the Finger Lakes. We stayed in a separate building that... Continue Reading →
My birthday is a week away. My list has stalled due to health issues, but I will keep at it. I'm almost halfway done. I attended a conference in Providence a couple of months ago and tried a slew of new restaurants... Caserta Pizzeria: made-to-order pizza with black olives (my favorite) The Malted Barley: specializes... Continue Reading →
I spent my birthday on Cape Cod for the third year in a row. This year's locale was Falmouth. We had one beautiful day and one crappy day weather-wise. Allen and I spent the beautiful day exploring the art exhibits and grounds of Highfield Hall and Gardens. I love touring historic homes and grounds, so... Continue Reading →
I finally toured the dry-docked submarine in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the USS Albacore. It was a Navy research vessel from 1953 to 1972. After it was decommissioned, it was moved to a facility in Philadelphia but came back to Portsmouth in 1984. It was no small feat for community members to create this museum and... Continue Reading →
I visited a friend in West Palm Beach, FL, last month, and we went to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, an animal hospital for injured sea turtles. The turtles were massive and adorable. Many of them were there because they had gotten tangled in boat equipment or been attacked by sharks. We saw one turtle being... Continue Reading →
