Throughout my life I have spent many weeks vacationing in Northern Minnesota. Our family has stayed at a resort on Battle Lake and a couple different resorts on Cass Lake. I’ve written about the area before (here, here, and here), but there is still more to write. Land of 10,000 Lakes Minnesota’s nickname is the […]

“It can hardly be a coincidence that no language on earth has ever produced the expression, ‘As pretty as an airport.’” ― Douglas Adams

In light of the tragedy in Barcelona last week, I thought I’d write about that wonderful city. As you read this, consider lifting a prayer for the people who were injured and the families of those who lost loved ones. My daughter and I spent three days in Barcelona earlier this year. We enjoyed it […]

“Every dreamer knows that it is entirely possible to be homesick for a place you’ve never been to, perhaps more homesick than for familiar ground.” ― Judith Thurman

On our recent trip to France, my daughter and I visited the Loire Valley. This lush area stretches over 170 miles along the central region of the Loire River. In addition to agricultural offerings, the area draws tourists to visit some of the more than 300 chateaux and gardens. Dating back as early as the […]

“You’re on the road But you’ve got no destination… You’ve been all over And it’s been all over you It’s a beautiful day Don’t let it get away It’s a beautiful day” U2, Beautiful Day  

Last weekend, my daughter and I attended the Stitches Midwest Knit and Crochet Expo held in the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. If you are a knitter, spinner or crocheter and haven’t had the chance to attend a Stitches event or a similar fiber festival, I would highly recommend that you fit one […]

I have a secret project which adds four hours every day to the 24 hours we have. There’s a bit of time travel involved. – Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google

There are six countries in Europe that are labeled micro states because of their size. They are  – from smallest (.17 sq. miles) to largest (181 sq. miles) – the Vatican City, Monaco, San Marino, Liechtenstein, Malta, and Andorra. I wrote about Monaco a few months ago – today I’ll tell you about Andorra. My […]