I instantly love any bookstore I walk into. I don't even read that much anymore, but I have tsundoku syndrome. I just enjoy acquiring books. My mom has this syndrome as well, so maybe it's hereditary. I suspect my niece has the syndrome too. When I take them both to Barnes & Noble, I can... Continue Reading →
A Look into the Titanic
I've been feeling as if I have a front-row seat on the Titanic lately. So it was particularly fitting to attend an exhibit of Titanic artifacts a couple of weeks ago. The exhibit was really interesting, and I was amazed to see so many intact artifacts. On display were pieces of the ship, pieces of... Continue Reading →
Local Cultural Festivals
Allen and I attended two cultural festivals over the past couple of months. The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England hosted a Greek festival in our town that I saw advertised on social media. The festival had amazing Greek food on offer, which was was set up under large tents in the church's parking... Continue Reading →
American Heritage Museum
How lucky I feel to have never known war. Although the various wars that have taken place over my lifetime have weighed heavily on me at times, I have never had any family or friends active in the military. I've never known war firsthand. Allen and I learned a little more (relearned? I know we... Continue Reading →
Trying a New Meditative Craft
A couple of years ago, my aunt showed off some of her diamond paintings, and I thought they were pretty. Have you heard of diamond painting/diamond art? It's essentially paint-by-number using diamond-cut stones. When I was visiting with my mom recently, I decided we should try this craft. So off we went to Michael's. I... Continue Reading →
