A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions. —Oliver Wendell Holmes

After visiting the Netherlands with my mother in July 2000, I couldn’t wait to go back. At the time, my husband and I were approaching our 25th wedding anniversary and decided, with my prompting, go to Europe to celebrate. In September of 2002, my husband and I flew to Amsterdam for a eighteen-day trip that […]

“Travel is never a matter of money but of courage” – Paulo Coelho

My first trip to Europe was with my mother in July 2000. I was totally fascinated by the culture and history, and I couldn’t wait to go back. At the time, my husband and I were approaching our 25th wedding anniversary and I was able to convince him that we should go to Europe to […]

“Because when you stop and look around, this life is pretty amazing.” —Dr. Seuss  

Although Neighborhood Fiber Company has been in business for well over ten years, I only learned of it early last year. I was visiting my daughter who lives in Maryland, near Washington, DC. One afternoon we visited Alexandria, Virginia. As usual, I checked if there were any yarn shops in the area. I was pleased […]

“Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best.” —Bob Talbert Although World War II had ended in Europe earlier in the year, Japan did not surrender until September 2, 1945.

Last weekend part of my family and I had the opportunity to visit The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC. It is part of the group of Smithsonian Museums.  I didn’t know what to expect from this museum except that it would be excellent, as all Smithsonian ones are. My […]